Lowell to Olney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

384.6 miles 618.9 km · straight line
461.5 miles estimated 742.7 km · driving distance
9h 17min estimated drive time
$44 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
233° SW bearing direction

How far is Lowell from Olney?

The distance from Lowell to Olney is 384.6 miles (618.9 km) as the crow flies. Olney is located SW of Lowell. By car, the driving distance is approximately 461.5 miles, taking about 9h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Lowell in Massachusetts and Olney in Maryland.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lowell and Olney. 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 Lowell to Olney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 17min $44 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 8min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 49min $55–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lowell & Olney

Quick Facts

Lowell
42.63°N, 71.32°W
America/New_York
36m elevation
Olney
39.15°N, 77.07°W
America/New_York
165m 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 64.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients