Cincinnati to Lowell: Road Trip Guide & Distance

730.4 miles 1175.5 km · straight line
876.5 miles estimated 1410.6 km · driving distance
17h 38min estimated drive time
$84 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Lowell?

The distance from Cincinnati to Lowell is 730.4 miles (1175.5 km) as the crow flies. Lowell is located ENE of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 876.5 miles, taking about 17h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Lowell

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 38min $84 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 10min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~22h 55min $105–$307* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Lowell

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 243 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients