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Queens to Lowell by train

Lowell lies 302 km (187 mi) north-east of Queens, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 4 h 5 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 368 km (229 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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QueensLowell
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population2.3 million110,699
Elevation13 m (43 ft)39 m (128 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on recordForest Hills, Long Island City, Flushing – Main StreetCentral Street station, Union Station, Merrimack Street station

Where to book trains from Queens to Lowell

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Common questions

How far is Lowell from Queens?

302 km (187 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Queens; by road roughly 368 km (229 mi).

How long does it take to get from Queens to Lowell by train?

About 4 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Queens and Lowell?

No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.