How far is City of Lowell, MA from Andover, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Andover, MA is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Andover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Andover.
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Start on the route
529 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Arch Street
5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street
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Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street
1083 ft · 34 sec · Middlesex Street
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Turn right onto Thorndike Street
76 m · 15 sec · Thorndike Street
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Turn left onto Appleton Street
2171 ft · 49 sec · Appleton Street
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Continue on Church Street
1521 ft · 32 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Andover Street
1331 ft · 37 sec · Andover Street
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Turn right onto Nesmith Street
2703 ft · 1 min · Nesmith Street
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Continue on Rogers Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Rogers Street
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Continue on Main Street
1509 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lawrence, Haverhill
1754 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Andover
1691 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Elm Street
1002 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Summer Street
133 m · 15 sec · Summer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Summer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Andover.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
6.49 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Andover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Andover?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tewksbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from City of Lowell and 6.1 miles from Andover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Andover.
Stop Ideas Near Tewksbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tewksbury.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
Nashua, NH
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Andover. Straight-line distance: 9.48 mi (15.26 km).
#1 City of Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 109,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.6388700, -71.3217100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Andover
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 36,554 |
| Coordinates | 42.6584300, -71.1370000 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Andover (-71.137, 42.65843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.06 | $4.13 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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