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

The driving distance from Wilmington, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
11.05 mi
00h 24m
Flight
9.87 mi
15.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.87 mi
Kilometers
15.89 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.05 mi
Kilometers
17.79 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Thu, May 7, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Thu, May 7, 1:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-05-07T00:41
Arrive City of Lowell
Thu, May 7, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wilmington
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
Tewksbury
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Wilmington
5.5 mi
00h 12m
To City of Lowell
5.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8.1 mi · 15 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Rogers Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Rogers Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Nesmith Street

    2804 ft · 1 min · Nesmith Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Andover Street

    1331 ft · 35 sec · Andover Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Church Street

    736 ft · 17 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Green Street

    889 ft · 22 sec · Green Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Middlesex Street

    1 km · 1 min · Middlesex Street

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
8.08 mi · 73%
Rogers Street
1.04 mi · 9%
Middlesex Street
0.62 mi · 6%
Nesmith Street
0.53 mi · 5%
Andover Street
0.25 mi · 2%
Green Street
0.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Start on Main Street

8.08 mi · 00h 15m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tewksbury
00h 12m from Wilmington
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Wilmington and Rain Showers Likely near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Tewksbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Wilmington and 5.6 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.52 one way or $3.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Wilmington and Rain Showers Likely near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Tewksbury

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

13 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

22 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

30 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

North Station

31 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 9.87 mi (15.89 km).

Wilmington

#1 Wilmington

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Population23,287
Coordinates42.5464800, -71.1736700
Altitude27
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: Main Street (-71.17362, 42.546495)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.48 L · about $1.52
Round trip
$3.03
0.78 gal · 2.96 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.52 $3.03
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.71 $3.43
Premium $4.80 $1.87 $3.74
Diesel $4.49 $1.75 $3.50

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilmington and City of Lowell. The current time is 00:41:47.

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.