How far is Lowell, MA from Deerfield, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Deerfield, MA is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.6 mi
01h 57m
Flight
65.88 mi
106.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.88 mi
Kilometers
106.02 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.6 mi
Kilometers
126.49 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deerfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-23T05:54
Arrive Deerfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Gardner
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lowell
39.2 mi
00h 58m
To Deerfield
39.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Prospect Street

    2704 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lester Street

    1041 ft · 19 sec · Lester Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1043 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    909 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Millers Falls Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Millers Falls Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    159 m · 12 sec · Cross Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Turnpike Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Montague City Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Montague City Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Cheapside Street

    1827 ft · 52 sec · Cheapside Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left

    59 m · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Deerfield Street

    114 m · 6 sec · Deerfield Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Greenfield Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Greenfield Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Memorial Street

    721 ft · 32 sec · Memorial Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Memorial Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Memorial Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Old Main Street

    80 m · 12 sec · Old Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Albany Road

    19 m · 4 sec · Albany Road

  34. 34

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 47%
I 495 South
11.6 mi · 15%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 14%
Millers Falls Road
2.56 mi · 3%
Mohawk Trail
2.48 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

37.2 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
00h 58m from Lowell
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Deerfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Lowell and 39.4 miles from Deerfield.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Deerfield.

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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 Gardner and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

48 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

49 mi away
12 Olive Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 65.88 mi (106.02 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Deerfield

Town in Massachusetts

Population5,049
Coordinates42.5445300, -72.6056400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Deerfield (-72.60564, 42.54453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.5 L · about $10.78
Round trip
$21.55
5.54 gal · 21 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.78 $21.55
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.18 $24.36
Premium $4.80 $13.29 $26.59
Diesel $4.49 $12.43 $24.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Deerfield. The current time is 05:54:13.

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.