How far is Millers Falls, MA from City of Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Millers Falls, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.5 mi
01h 19m
Flight
59.67 mi
96.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.67 mi
Kilometers
96.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.5 mi
Kilometers
115.07 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 8:19 AM EDT
Return by in Millers Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millers Falls
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 8:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millers Falls
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
Westminster
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Millers Falls
35.1 mi
00h 39m
To City of Lowell
36.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Prospect Street

    2688 ft · 55 sec · Prospect Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    974 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  15. 15

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
38.5 mi · 54%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 17%
I 495 North
10.8 mi · 15%
Chelmsford Street
2.94 mi · 4%
West Main Street
1.98 mi · 3%
State Road
1.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mohawk Trail

Continue on Mohawk Trail

36.1 mi · 00h 50m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 39m from Millers Falls
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Millers Falls and Rain Showers Likely near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Millers Falls and 36.4 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Millers Falls and Rain Showers Likely near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westminster.

RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

43 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

50 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

53 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millers Falls and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 59.67 mi (96.03 km).

Millers Falls

#1 Millers Falls

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Population1,139
Coordinates42.5820300, -72.4925900
Altitude91
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: Prospect Street (-72.493099, 42.582008)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.55 L · about $9.80
Round trip
$19.61
5.04 gal · 19.1 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.80 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.08 $22.16
Premium $4.80 $12.09 $24.19
Diesel $4.49 $11.31 $22.62

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 Millers Falls and City of Lowell. The current time is 06:59:49.

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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.