How far is Reading, MA from Lowell, MA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Reading and Lowell is 13.48 miles (21.69 km).

Flight distance from Reading, MA to Lowell, MA is 13.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Reading, Massachusetts to Lowell, Massachusetts is: 22.18 miles (35.7 km) by car.

Driving from Reading to Lowell will take approximately 00 hours 24 minutes.

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#1 Reading

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population 25535
GPS Coordinates 42°31'32"N 71°5'43"W
Latitude 42.5256500
Longitude -71.0953300
Altitude 29
Country United States
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#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts. It is located on the Merrimack River in northeastern Massachusetts. Lowell is known for its many textile mills, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Lowell National Historical Park and the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center.

Population 110904
GPS Coordinates 42°38'0"N 71°18'58"W
Latitude 42.6334200
Longitude -71.3161700
Altitude 36
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Reading and Lowell

The distance between Reading and Lowell is 36 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 23 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Reading and Lowell. The current time is 04:04:42.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 44 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.96 liters (0.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Reading and Lowell.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Reading to Lowell is $2.81 (diesel $3.51).

Massachusetts gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.59 $4.16 $4.5 $4.49
Total $2.81 $3.25 $3.52 $3.51

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Massachusetts ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.591 (Diesel $4.488) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Reading and Lowell (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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