Buffalo, New York to Lowell: Road Trip Guide & Distance

383.9 miles 617.8 km · straight line
460.7 miles estimated 741.4 km · driving distance
9h 16min estimated drive time
$44 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Lowell?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Lowell is 383.9 miles (617.8 km) as the crow flies. Lowell is located E of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 460.7 miles, taking about 9h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Lowell in Massachusetts.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Buffalo, New York 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 Buffalo, New York to Lowell

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 16min $44 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 7min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 48min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Lowell

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m 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 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients