How far is West Falmouth, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from West Falmouth, MA to Lowell, MA is about 98.2 miles (158 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
98.15 mi
01h 42m
Flight
79.22 mi
127.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.22 mi
Kilometers
127.5 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.15 mi
Kilometers
157.96 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Sun, May 31, 4:25 AM EDT
Return by in West Falmouth
Sun, May 31, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Falmouth
2026-05-31T02:42
Arrive Lowell
Sun, May 31, 4:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Falmouth
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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From West Falmouth
48.8 mi
00h 51m
To Lowell
49.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Falmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Sunday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Falmouth and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Falmouth and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on Stage Coach Way

    31 m · 7 sec · Stage Coach Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Falmouth Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Falmouth Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Thomas B Landers Road

    1130 ft · 31 sec · Thomas B Landers Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward MA 28 North: Boston

    1310 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  14. 14

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  16. 16

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

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    22.5 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

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

    868 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

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

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

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

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

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

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

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

    842 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Falmouth and 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
29.3 mi · 30%
I 95 North
23.1 mi · 24%
Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 18%
US 3 North
10.8 mi · 11%
MA 28 North
4.93 mi · 5%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight right

22.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 51m from West Falmouth
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Falmouth and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Falmouth to Lowell?

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from West Falmouth and 49.3 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Falmouth and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Falmouth and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 79.22 mi (127.5 km).

West Falmouth

#1 West Falmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population1,738
Coordinates41.6042700, -70.6344700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Stage Coach Way (-70.634482, 41.604245)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.11 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
6.92 gal · 26.22 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.21 $30.43
Premium $4.80 $16.60 $33.21
Diesel $4.49 $15.53 $31.06

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 Falmouth and Lowell. The current time is 02:42:45.

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.