How far is West Chatham, MA from City of Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from West Chatham, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 120.5 miles (194 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.56 mi
02h 15m
Flight
94.98 mi
152.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.98 mi
Kilometers
152.86 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.56 mi
Kilometers
194.03 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Sun, May 31, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in West Chatham
Sun, May 31, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chatham
2026-05-31T04:01
Arrive City of Lowell
Sun, May 31, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Chatham
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
Marshfield
MA

Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK

From West Chatham
57 mi
01h 07m
To City of Lowell
63.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Chatham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barn Hill Road

    135 m · 20 sec · Barn Hill Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1018 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Meeting House Road

    77 m · 8 sec · Meeting House Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Meetinghouse Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Meetinghouse Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old Queen Anne Road

    1120 ft · 22 sec · Old Queen Anne Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Queen Anne Road

    1 km · 1 min · Queen Anne Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Queen Anne Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    1586 ft · 39 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    26.8 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  33. 33

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell

    945 ft · 27 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  35. 35

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

    626 ft · 15 sec

  36. 36

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

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  37. 37

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

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  39. 39

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

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  40. 40

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

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  41. 41

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

    842 ft · 24 sec

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Chelmsford Street

  43. 43

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  45. 45

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  46. 46

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  47. 47

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chatham 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
48 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
2 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 35%
Mid Cape Highway
26.8 mi · 22%
I 93 North
11.5 mi · 10%
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 9%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 3%
Queen Anne Road
3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
95 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
01h 07m from West Chatham
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving West Chatham and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 West Chatham to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 120.5 miles (194 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from West Chatham and 63.6 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.53 one way or $33.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around West Chatham and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Marshfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marshfield, 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 Marshfield.

RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

41 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

42 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

42 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Chatham and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 94.98 mi (152.86 km).

West Chatham

#1 West Chatham

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population1,410
Coordinates41.6812200, -69.9911300
Altitude15
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: Barn Hill Road (-69.991234, 41.681197)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.1 L · about $16.53
Round trip
$33.07
8.5 gal · 32.2 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.53 $33.07
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.69 $37.37
Premium $4.80 $20.40 $40.79
Diesel $4.49 $19.07 $38.15

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 West Chatham and City of Lowell. The current time is 04:01:32.

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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.