How far is Lowell, MA from West Falmouth, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to West Falmouth, MA is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
98.02 mi
02h 06m
Flight
79.22 mi
127.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.22 mi
Kilometers
127.5 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.02 mi
Kilometers
157.75 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Falmouth
Sun, May 31, 6:22 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Sun, May 31, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-05-31T04:15
Arrive West Falmouth
Sun, May 31, 6:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From Lowell
49 mi
01h 03m
To West Falmouth
49 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
West Falmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and West Falmouth.

  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 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  7. 7

    Continue on Lowell Connector

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    22.7 mi · 31 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    2706 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    87 m · 10 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    635 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward West Falmouth

    1151 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on West Falmouth

    82 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Thomas B Landers Road

    83 m · 15 sec · Thomas B Landers Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Falmouth Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Falmouth Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Stage Coach Way

    31 m · 4 sec · Stage Coach Way

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Coach Way

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
30.6 mi · 31%
Yankee Division Highway
22.7 mi · 23%
Amvets Highway
17.7 mi · 18%
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 11%
Hero's Circle
5.07 mi · 5%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

22.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
01h 03m from Lowell
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Lowell and Partly Cloudy near West Falmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lowell to West Falmouth?

The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Lowell and 49 miles from West Falmouth.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Lowell and Partly Cloudy near West Falmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and West Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 79.22 mi (127.5 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
West Falmouth

#2 West Falmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population1,738
Coordinates41.6042700, -70.6344700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: West Falmouth (-70.63447, 41.60427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.09 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
6.92 gal · 26.18 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.21 $30.43
Premium $4.80 $16.60 $33.21
Diesel $4.49 $15.53 $31.06

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and West Falmouth. The current time is 04:15:57.

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.