How far is Lowell, MA from Hamilton Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Hamilton Worcester, MA is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Hamilton Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Hamilton Worcester.
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Start on Hale Street
148 m · 15 sec · Hale Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 16 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Chelmsford Street
2924 ft · 56 sec · Chelmsford Street
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Turn left onto Plain Street
587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street
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Take the ramp straight
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1.3 km · 1 min · Lowell Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire
763 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
1724 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester
2148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Shrewsbury, Worcester
1299 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
141 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2107 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
764 ft · 24 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto Plantation Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Plantation Street
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Turn left onto Peabody Street
528 ft · 29 sec · Peabody Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street
18 m · 2 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Harrington Way
1.2 km · 2 min · Harrington Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hamilton Street
75 m · 14 sec · Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto Hilton Avenue
567 ft · 27 sec · Hilton Avenue
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Turn right
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Hamilton Worcester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
23.4 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Lowell and Light Rain near Hamilton Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Hamilton Worcester?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Lowell and 19.9 miles from Hamilton Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Lowell and Light Rain near Hamilton Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bolton.
Framingham station
Union Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Hamilton Worcester. Straight-line distance: 34.77 mi (55.96 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamilton Worcester
Hamilton Worcester is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2562000, -71.7675700 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Worcester (-71.76757, 42.2562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.14 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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