How far is South Amherst, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from South Amherst, MA to Lowell, MA is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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
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City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Amherst and Lowell.
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Start on Pomeroy Lane
89 m · 10 sec · Pomeroy Lane
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Turn slight right onto South East Street
36 m · 6 sec · South East Street
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Continue on South East Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · South East Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1374 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Pelham Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Pelham Road
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Continue on Amherst Road
4.2 mi · 9 min · Amherst Road
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Turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway
14.2 mi · 23 min · Daniel Shays Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
18.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
12.2 mi · 18 min
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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
2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Hale Street
148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Amherst and Lowell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Daniel Shays Highway
Take the ramp slight right
18.2 mi · 00h 25m
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 Cloudy leaving South Amherst and Mostly Cloudy near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Amherst to Lowell?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from South Amherst and 40.5 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Amherst and Mostly Cloudy near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Gardner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardner.
Union Station
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Amherst, Massachusetts
John W. Olver Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Amherst and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 63.87 mi (102.79 km).
#1 South Amherst
Village in the United States
| Population | 4,994 |
| Coordinates | 42.3403700, -72.5050900 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.40 | $24.80 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.53 | $27.07 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.66 | $25.31 |
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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