Akron to Lowell: Road Trip Guide & Distance

535.6 miles 861.9 km · straight line
642.7 miles estimated 1034.3 km · driving distance
12h 56min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Akron from Lowell?

The distance from Akron to Lowell is 535.6 miles (861.9 km) as the crow flies. Lowell is located ENE of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 642.7 miles, taking about 12h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Lowell in Massachusetts.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Lowell. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Akron to Lowell

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 56min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 31min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 49min $77–$225* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Lowell

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Lowell
42.63°N, 71.32°W
America/New_York
36m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients