How far is Lunenburg, MA from City of Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Lunenburg, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.63 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.71 mi
33.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.71 mi
Kilometers
33.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.63 mi
Kilometers
50.9 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Thu, May 14, 5:49 AM EDT
Return by in Lunenburg
Thu, May 14, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lunenburg
2026-05-14T05:08
Arrive City of Lowell
Thu, May 14, 5:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lunenburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Littleton
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lunenburg
13.4 mi
00h 20m
To City of Lowell
18.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lunenburg and City of Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lunenburg and City of Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Lancaster Avenue

    146 m · 16 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Whiting Street

    1982 ft · 58 sec · Whiting Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Great Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Great Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Fitchburg Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fitchburg Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Park Street

    3245 ft · 1 min · Park Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Harvard Road

    1158 ft · 20 sec · Harvard Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Littleton Road

    129 m · 7 sec · Littleton Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Littleton Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Littleton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Ayer Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ayer Road

  13. 13

    Continue on King Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · King Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lunenburg and City of Lowell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
9.27 mi · 29%
Great Road
3.53 mi · 11%
Chelmsford Street
2.94 mi · 9%
Massachusetts Avenue
2.71 mi · 9%
Littleton Road
1.93 mi · 6%
Ayer Road
1.76 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

8.92 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleton
00h 20m from Lunenburg
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lunenburg and Rain Showers near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lunenburg to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 13.4 miles from Lunenburg and 18.2 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 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 $4.32 one way or $8.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lunenburg and Rain Showers near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Littleton

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

28 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

31 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lunenburg and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 20.71 mi (33.33 km).

Lunenburg

#1 Lunenburg

Human settlement in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,810
Coordinates42.5945300, -71.7245200
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
City of Lowell

#2 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.724441, 42.594484)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L · about $4.32
Round trip
$8.64
2.22 gal · 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.32 $8.64
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.88 $9.76
Premium $4.80 $5.33 $10.65
Diesel $4.49 $4.98 $9.96

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Lunenburg and City of Lowell. The current time is 05:08:31.

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.