Lowell to Portland, Maine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

88.7 miles 142.8 km · straight line
110.9 miles estimated 178.5 km · driving distance
2h 14min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
37° NE bearing direction

How far is Lowell from Portland, Maine?

The distance from Lowell to Portland, Maine is 88.7 miles (142.8 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Maine is located NE of Lowell. By car, the driving distance is approximately 110.9 miles, taking about 2h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Lowell in Massachusetts and Portland, Maine in Maine.

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 Lowell and Portland, Maine. 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 Portland, Maine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 14min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 41min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 7min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lowell & Portland, Maine

Quick Facts

Lowell
42.63°N, 71.32°W
America/New_York
36m elevation
Portland, Maine
43.66°N, 70.26°W
America/New_York
19m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 280.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients