How far is Buzzards Bay, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Buzzards Bay, MA to Lowell, MA is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.05 mi
01h 27m
Flight
71 mi
114.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71 mi
Kilometers
114.27 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.05 mi
Kilometers
135.27 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Buzzards Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buzzards Bay
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buzzards Bay
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Randolph
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Buzzards Bay
41.8 mi
00h 43m
To Lowell
42.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buzzards Bay and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buzzards Bay and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on West End Rotary

    535 ft · 9 sec · West End Rotary

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Cranberry Highway

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Cranberry Highway

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Cranberry Highway

    933 ft · 23 sec · Cranberry Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Maple Springs Road

    2019 ft · 34 sec · Maple Springs Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 25 West

    1607 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    22.5 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    868 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    842 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buzzards Bay and Lowell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
23.1 mi · 28%
MA 25 West
21.8 mi · 26%
Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 21%
US 3 North
10.8 mi · 13%
Cranberry Highway
3.45 mi · 4%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight right

22.5 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 43m from Buzzards Bay
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buzzards Bay to Lowell?

The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Buzzards Bay and 42.3 miles from Lowell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.55 one way or $23.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Lowell is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Randolph and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.4 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Marriage Certificates Registry

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Registry office,Marriage license bureau

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Randolph.

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

23 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buzzards Bay and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 71 mi (114.27 km).

Buzzards Bay

#1 Buzzards Bay

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population3,859
Coordinates41.7453800, -70.6180900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: West End Rotary (-70.617946, 41.74574)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.23 L · about $11.55
Round trip
$23.11
5.94 gal · 22.46 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.55 $23.11
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.06 $26.12
Premium $4.80 $14.25 $28.51
Diesel $4.49 $13.33 $26.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buzzards Bay and Lowell. The current time is 00:39:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.