How far is Orange, MA from City of Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Orange, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange and City of Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange and City of Lowell.
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Start on the route
13 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 2 West: Greenfield, North Adams
2005 ft · 1 min
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Turn sharp left onto Mohawk Trail
31.2 mi · 43 min · Mohawk Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2445 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
1311 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn sharp left onto Westford Street
140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street
117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street
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Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street
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Turn left
529 ft · 39 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange and City of Lowell.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Mohawk Trail
Turn sharp left onto Mohawk Trail
31.2 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orange and Partly Sunny near City of Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orange to City of Lowell?
The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Orange and 31.6 miles from City of Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orange and Partly Sunny near City of Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fitchburg.
Nashua, NH
Union Station
Framingham station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 50.36 mi (81.04 km).
#1 Orange
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,581 |
| Coordinates | 42.5903600, -72.3098100 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 109,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.6388700, -71.3217100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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