How far is Lowell, MA from Huntington, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Huntington, MA is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
110.75 mi
02h 23m
Flight
84.14 mi
135.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.14 mi
Kilometers
135.41 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.75 mi
Kilometers
178.24 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Tue, May 12, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Wed, May 13, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-05-12T20:21
Arrive Huntington
Tue, May 12, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Lowell
55.3 mi
01h 11m
To Huntington
55.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    38.1 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Southampton Road

    111 m · 8 sec · Southampton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Elm Street

    2425 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Notre Dame Street

    2619 ft · 53 sec · Notre Dame Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montgomery Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Montgomery Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Montgomery Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Worthington Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Worthington Road

  30. 30

    Continue on East Main Street

    906 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    115 m · 17 sec · Pleasant Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
49.3 mi · 45%
I 495 South
24.4 mi · 22%
I 290 West
20 mi · 18%
Main Road
5.2 mi · 5%
Montgomery Road
4.34 mi · 4%
Montgomery Street
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

38.1 mi · 00h 44m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 11m from Lowell
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lowell and Sunny near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from Lowell and 55.4 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.21 one way or $30.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lowell and Sunny near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 84.14 mi (135.41 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Huntington

Town in Massachusetts

Population2,159
Coordinates42.2362000, -72.8759300
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Huntington (-72.87593, 42.2362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.79 L · about $15.21
Round trip
$30.42
7.82 gal · 29.58 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.21 $30.42
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.19 $34.38
Premium $4.80 $18.76 $37.53
Diesel $4.49 $17.55 $35.10

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Huntington. The current time is 20:21:36.

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.