Amherst to Lowell: Road Trip Guide & Distance

63.9 miles 102.9 km · straight line
79.9 miles estimated 128.6 km · driving distance
1h 36min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Amherst from Lowell?

The distance from Amherst to Lowell is 63.9 miles (102.9 km) as the crow flies. Lowell is located ENE of Amherst. By car, the driving distance is approximately 79.9 miles, taking about 1h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amherst 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 Amherst to Lowell

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 36min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 55min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Amherst & Lowell

Quick Facts

Amherst
42.37°N, 72.52°W
America/New_York
82m 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 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 389.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients