Day trip from Boston to Lowell
Lowell lies 37 km (23 mi) north-west of Boston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 37 km (23 mi) apart, Lowell is a realistic day trip from Boston: about 36 min each way by road.
| Boston | Lowell | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 653,833 | 110,699 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 02108–02298 | 01850–01854 |
What to see in Lowell
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell National Historical Park | 604,787 | 2000 |
The busiest is Lowell National Historical Park at 604,787 visitors in 2000. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Lowell
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Staying in Lowell
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Common questions
How far is Lowell from Boston?
37 km (23 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Boston; by road roughly 45 km (28 mi).
How long does it take to get from Boston to Lowell by road?
About 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Boston and Lowell?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.