Charleston, West Virginia to Lowell: Road Trip Guide & Distance

617 miles 993 km · straight line
740.4 miles estimated 1191.6 km · driving distance
14h 54min estimated drive time
$71 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
58° ENE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Lowell?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Lowell is 617 miles (993 km) as the crow flies. Lowell is located ENE of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 740.4 miles, taking about 14h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia 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 Charleston, West Virginia 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 Charleston, West Virginia to Lowell

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 54min $71 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 53min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 22min $89–$259* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, West Virginia & Lowell

Quick Facts

Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m 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 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients