How far is Lowell, MA from North Chicopee, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to North Chicopee, MA is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
90.25 mi
01h 52m
Flight
72.48 mi
116.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.48 mi
Kilometers
116.64 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.25 mi
Kilometers
145.25 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Chicopee
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-19T04:10
Arrive North Chicopee
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lowell
45 mi
00h 56m
To North Chicopee
45.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and North Chicopee.

  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

    29.7 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 33: Chicopee

    1382 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1823 ft · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    41 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Dale Street

    801 ft · 23 sec · Dale Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Montello Road

    991 ft · 43 sec · Montello Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montauk Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
40.9 mi · 45%
I 495 South
24.4 mi · 27%
I 290 West
20 mi · 22%
Montgomery Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Lowell Connector
0.78 mi · 1%
MA 33
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

29.7 mi · 00h 34m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 56m from Lowell
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lowell and Rain Showers Likely near North Chicopee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lowell to North Chicopee?

The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Lowell and 45.2 miles from North Chicopee.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lowell and Rain Showers Likely near North Chicopee.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Auburn, 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 Auburn.

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and North Chicopee. Straight-line distance: 72.48 mi (116.64 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Chicopee

A city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Population55,179
Coordinates42.1834300, -72.5995300
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: North Chicopee (-72.59953, 42.18343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.06 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.82
6.38 gal · 24.12 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.41 $24.82
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.03 $28.05
Premium $4.80 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $4.49 $14.32 $28.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and North Chicopee. The current time is 04:10:09.

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.