How far is South Deerfield, MA from City of Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from South Deerfield, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
89.39 mi
01h 40m
Flight
66.4 mi
106.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.4 mi
Kilometers
106.86 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.39 mi
Kilometers
143.86 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Tue, Jun 2, 6:12 PM EDT
Return by in South Deerfield
Tue, Jun 2, 7:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Deerfield
2026-06-02T16:32
Arrive City of Lowell
Tue, Jun 2, 6:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Deerfield
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
Gardner
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From South Deerfield
41 mi
00h 50m
To City of Lowell
48.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Street

    20 m · 6 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    51 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sugarloaf Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sugarloaf Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sunderland Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sunderland Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Montague Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Montague Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunderland Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sunderland Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Leverett Road

    880 ft · 26 sec · North Leverett Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Federal Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Federal Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    115 m · 18 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1043 ft · 18 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lester Street

    1041 ft · 20 sec · Lester Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    2957 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

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

    974 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  24. 24

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  28. 28

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  29. 29

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Deerfield and City of Lowell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
38.5 mi · 43%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 14%
I 495 North
10.8 mi · 12%
Federal Street
4.53 mi · 5%
Chelmsford Street
2.94 mi · 3%
Montague Road
2.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mohawk Trail

Continue on Mohawk Trail

36.1 mi · 00h 50m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
00h 50m from South Deerfield
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Deerfield and Mostly 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 South Deerfield to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 41 miles from South Deerfield and 48.4 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.25 one way or $24.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Deerfield and Mostly Sunny near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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 Gardner and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

48 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

49 mi away
12 Olive Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Deerfield and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 66.4 mi (106.86 km).

South Deerfield

#1 South Deerfield

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Population1,880
Coordinates42.4773100, -72.6078700
Altitude60
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: Park Street (-72.607726, 42.477338)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.94 L · about $12.25
Round trip
$24.51
6.3 gal · 23.88 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.25 $24.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.85 $27.70
Premium $4.80 $15.12 $30.23
Diesel $4.49 $14.14 $28.27

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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There is no time difference between South Deerfield and City of Lowell. The current time is 16:32:05.

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.