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

The driving distance from Tyngsboro, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.21 mi
00h 16m
Flight
5.84 mi
9.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.84 mi
Kilometers
9.4 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.21 mi
Kilometers
11.6 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Sat, May 30, 10:37 PM EDT
Return by in Tyngsboro
Sat, May 30, 10:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyngsboro
2026-05-30T22:21
Arrive City of Lowell
Sat, May 30, 10:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tyngsboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Chelmsford
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Tyngsboro
3.9 mi
00h 08m
To City of Lowell
3.4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph N
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn uturn onto Kendall Road

    528 ft · 13 sec · Kendall Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Frost Road

    1301 ft · 24 sec · Frost Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Charles Chronopolous Way

    1643 ft · 28 sec · Charles Chronopolous Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Pawtucket Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Pawtucket Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Varnum Avenue

    1852 ft · 39 sec · Varnum Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto School Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · School Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Middlesex Street

    933 ft · 32 sec · Middlesex Street

  9. 9

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

    155 m · 20 sec · Middlesex Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tyngsboro 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
152.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pawtucket Boulevard
5.34 mi · 74%
School Street
0.91 mi · 13%
Varnum Avenue
0.35 mi · 5%
Charles Chronopolous Way
0.31 mi · 4%
Middlesex Street
0.27 mi · 4%
Frost Road
0.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pawtucket Boulevard

Continue on Pawtucket Boulevard

5.34 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
5.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelmsford
00h 08m from Tyngsboro
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Tyngsboro and Rain Showers near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tyngsboro to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chelmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Tyngsboro and 3.4 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.97 one way or $1.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tyngsboro and Rain Showers near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Chelmsford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chelmsford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

24 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tyngsboro and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 5.84 mi (9.4 km).

Tyngsboro

#1 Tyngsboro

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,366
Coordinates42.6767600, -71.4245100
Altitude42
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: (-71.424485, 42.676497)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.96 L · about $0.97
Round trip
$1.95
0.5 gal · 1.92 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.97 $1.95
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.10 $2.20
Premium $4.80 $1.20 $2.40
Diesel $4.49 $1.12 $2.24

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Tyngsboro and City of Lowell. The current time is 22:21:39.

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.