How far is Lowell, MA from Lunenburg, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Lunenburg, MA is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Lunenburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Lunenburg.
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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
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A, MA 110: Littleton, Ayer
1384 ft · 51 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto King Street
1.3 km · 1 min · King Street
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Continue on Ayer Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ayer Road
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Continue on Littleton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Littleton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
69 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
3267 ft · 55 sec · Park Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Fitchburg Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fitchburg Road
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Continue on Great Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Great Road
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Continue on Massachusetts Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
60 m · 9 sec · Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right
30 m · 7 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 Lunenburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
9.44 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Partly Sunny near Lunenburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Lunenburg?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Littleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Lowell and 13.2 miles from Lunenburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Partly Sunny near Lunenburg.
Stop Ideas Near Littleton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Littleton.
Nashua, NH
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Lunenburg. Straight-line distance: 20.93 mi (33.69 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lunenburg
Human settlement in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 11,810 |
| Coordinates | 42.5945300, -71.7245200 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lunenburg (-71.72452, 42.59453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.89 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
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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