How far is Lowell, MA from Boston, MA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lowell and Boston is 23.06 miles (37.11 km).

Flight distance from Lowell, MA to Boston, MA is 23.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lowell, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts is: 30.34 miles (48.83 km) by car.

Driving from Lowell to Boston will take approximately 00 hours 35 minutes.

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#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts. It is located on the Merrimack River in northeastern Massachusetts. Lowell is known for its many textile mills, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Lowell National Historical Park and the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center.

Population 110904
GPS Coordinates 42°38'0"N 71°18'58"W
Latitude 42.6334200
Longitude -71.3161700
Altitude 36
Country United States
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#2 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. It is located on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Massachusetts. Boston is a major center for education and is home to Harvard University and the Boston Celtics basketball team.

Population 691531
GPS Coordinates 42°21'30"N 71°3'35"W
Latitude 42.3584300
Longitude -71.0597700
Altitude 14
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lowell and Boston

The distance between Lowell and Boston is 49 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 32 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lowell and Boston. The current time is 09:56:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 00 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.05 liters (1.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lowell and Boston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lowell to Boston is $3.84 (diesel $4.81).

Massachusetts gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.59 $4.16 $4.5 $4.49
Total $3.84 $4.45 $4.81 $4.81

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Massachusetts ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.591 (Diesel $4.488) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lowell and Boston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Brockton, MA to Lowell 50.1 miles (81 km)

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Driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Lowell 27.33 miles (44 km)

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Driving distance from Fall River, MA to Lowell 77.09 miles (124 km)

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Driving distance from Framingham, MA to Lowell 33.63 miles (54 km)

Driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Lowell 39.73 miles (64 km)

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Driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Lowell 22.59 miles (36 km)

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Driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Lowell 16.79 miles (27 km)

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Driving distance from Lynn, MA to Lowell 31.43 miles (51 km)

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Driving distance from Malden, MA to Lowell 26.41 miles (43 km)

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Driving distance from Medford, MA to Lowell 24.97 miles (40 km)

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Driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Lowell 84.27 miles (136 km)

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