How far is Lowell, MA from Millis, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Millis, MA is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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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 01h 00m.
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.
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Millis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Millis.
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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 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector
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Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
18.5 mi · 25 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 109 West: Westwood
1742 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto High Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · High Street
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Continue on County Street
1 mi · 2 min · County Street
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Continue on Main Street
5.1 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Plain Street
42 m · 7 sec · Plain Street
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Turn left
40 m · 10 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 Millis.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
18.5 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Partly Sunny near Millis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Millis?
The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Waltham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Lowell and 20.9 miles from Millis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Partly Sunny near Millis.
Stop Ideas Near Waltham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waltham.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Millis. Straight-line distance: 32.26 mi (51.91 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Millis
Town in Norfolk County in the U.
| Population | 8,519 |
| Coordinates | 42.1676000, -71.3578400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Millis (-71.35784, 42.1676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
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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