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

The driving distance from North Chicopee, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
94.75 mi
01h 35m
Flight
72.38 mi
116.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.38 mi
Kilometers
116.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.75 mi
Kilometers
152.49 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM EDT
Return by in North Chicopee
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Chicopee
2026-04-19T05:48
Arrive City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Chicopee
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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From North Chicopee
46.7 mi
00h 47m
To City of Lowell
48 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 North Chicopee and City of Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Montauk Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Montauk Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Montello Road

    926 ft · 45 sec · Montello Road

  3. 3

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

    801 ft · 24 sec · Dale Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1797 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    538 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2214 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

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

    3219 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  17. 17

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
56.9 mi · 60%
I 495 North
30.9 mi · 33%
Chelmsford Street
2.94 mi · 3%
Montgomery Street
1.42 mi · 1%
MA 110
0.25 mi
I 495
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

56.9 mi · 01h 06m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
72.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
00h 47m from North Chicopee
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving North Chicopee 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 North Chicopee to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from North Chicopee and 48 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Chicopee and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 72.38 mi (116.49 km).

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#1 North Chicopee

A city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Population55,179
Coordinates42.1834300, -72.5995300
Altitude47
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: Montauk Road (-72.59942, 42.183549)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.66 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.99
6.68 gal · 25.32 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.99 $25.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.69 $29.37
Premium $4.80 $16.03 $32.06
Diesel $4.49 $14.99 $29.98

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 North Chicopee and City of Lowell. The current time is 05:48:34.

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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.