How far is Somerset, MA from City of Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Somerset, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 75.2 miles (121 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
75.17 mi
01h 23m
Flight
60.87 mi
97.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.87 mi
Kilometers
97.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.17 mi
Kilometers
120.98 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-04-22T23:09
Arrive City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
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
Canton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Somerset
37.3 mi
00h 41m
To City of Lowell
37.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Somerset Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Billy's Lane

    61 m · 15 sec · Billy's Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto High Street

    2104 ft · 42 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Street

    1661 ft · 36 sec · North Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Somerset Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2771 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Bay View Avenue

    1343 ft · 27 sec · Bay View Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Porter Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Porter Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Padelford Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Padelford Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    25.1 mi · 29 min · Amvets Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    22.5 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    868 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    842 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Chelmsford Street

  28. 28

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  30. 30

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  31. 31

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  32. 32

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset 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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
25.1 mi · 33%
I 95 North
23.1 mi · 31%
US 3 North
10.8 mi · 14%
County Street
2.7 mi · 4%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 3%
Chelmsford Street
1.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

25.1 mi · 00h 29m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
60.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 41m from Somerset
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerset and Light Rain 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 Somerset to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Somerset and 37.9 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.31 one way or $20.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Somerset and Light Rain Likely near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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 Canton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.4 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

23 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 60.87 mi (97.96 km).

Somerset

#1 Somerset

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population18,144
Coordinates41.7695500, -71.1286600
Altitude13
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: Billy's Lane (-71.128653, 41.769558)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.04 L · about $10.31
Round trip
$20.62
5.3 gal · 20.08 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.31 $20.62
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.65 $23.30
Premium $4.80 $12.72 $25.43
Diesel $4.49 $11.89 $23.79

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 Somerset and City of Lowell. The current time is 23:09:32.

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.