How far is Lowell, MA from Cordaville, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Cordaville, MA is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.23 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.32 mi
43.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.32 mi
Kilometers
43.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.23 mi
Kilometers
58.3 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cordaville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:29 PM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Wed, Apr 15, 7:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-15T17:42
Arrive Cordaville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Boxborough
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Lowell
18.1 mi
00h 23m
To Cordaville
18.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph E
Destination
81°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Cordaville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Cordaville.

  1. 1

    Start on Hale Street

    148 m · 15 sec · Hale Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 16 sec · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chelmsford Street

    2924 ft · 56 sec · Chelmsford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire

    763 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    1724 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2079 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    532 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Cordaville Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Cordaville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southville Road

    101 m · 16 sec · Southville Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cordaville Road

    580 ft · 19 sec · Cordaville Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hammond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Cordaville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
30.1 mi · 83%
Turnpike Road
2.15 mi · 6%
Cordaville Road
1.67 mi · 5%
Lowell Connector
0.78 mi · 2%
Chelmsford Street
0.55 mi · 2%
MA 9 East
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

29.2 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boxborough
00h 23m from Lowell
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lowell and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cordaville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Cordaville?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boxborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Lowell and 18.1 miles from Cordaville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lowell and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cordaville.

Stop Ideas Near Boxborough

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Boxborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boxborough.

RAIL

Framingham station

25 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Cordaville. Straight-line distance: 27.32 mi (43.96 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Cordaville

#2 Cordaville

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population2,650
Coordinates42.2689800, -71.5239500
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Cordaville (-71.52395, 42.26898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.63 $11.26
Premium $4.80 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $4.49 $5.74 $11.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Cordaville. The current time is 17:42:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.