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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.7 mi
01h 06m
Flight
50.36 mi
81.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.36 mi
Kilometers
81.04 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.7 mi
Kilometers
99.29 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Return by in Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange
2026-04-23T02:52
Arrive City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange
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
Fitchburg
MA

The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Orange
30.1 mi
00h 33m
To City of Lowell
31.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward MA 2 West: Greenfield, North Adams

    2005 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Mohawk Trail

    31.2 mi · 43 min · Mohawk Trail

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

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

    974 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  13. 13

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
31.2 mi · 51%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 20%
I 495 North
10.8 mi · 18%
Chelmsford Street
2.94 mi · 5%
South Main Street
2.15 mi · 3%
MA 2 West
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fitchburg
00h 33m from Orange
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fitchburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 2.4 mi away

Leominster City Hall

Leominster , MA
25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

46 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

53 mi away
119 Canal St.

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).

Orange

#1 Orange

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population7,581
Coordinates42.5903600, -72.3098100
Altitude156
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: South Main Street (-72.309641, 42.590368)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange and City of Lowell. The current time is 02:52:01.

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.