How far is City of Lowell, MA from Dracut, MA?

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Dracut, MA is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.83 mi
00h 07m
Flight
2.4 mi
3.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.4 mi
Kilometers
3.86 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.83 mi
Kilometers
4.56 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dracut
Tue, May 26, 3:51 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Tue, May 26, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-05-26T03:43
Arrive Dracut
Tue, May 26, 3:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lowell
MA

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

From City of Lowell
1.4 mi
00h 03m
To Dracut
1.4 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Dracut.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Dracut.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    529 ft · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

    3235 ft · 1 min · Middlesex Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Central Street

    964 ft · 35 sec · Central Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Prescott Street

    149 m · 12 sec · Prescott Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Arlington Street

    565 ft · 16 sec · Arlington Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    67 m · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Dracut.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
321.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bridge Street
1.69 mi · 60%
Middlesex Street
0.61 mi · 22%
Central Street
0.18 mi · 6%
Arlington Street
0.11 mi · 4%
Prescott Street
0.09 mi · 3%
Arch Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Bridge Street

Continue on Bridge Street

1.69 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
2.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 03m from City of Lowell
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving City of Lowell and Partly Sunny near Dracut.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Dracut?

The road trip is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from City of Lowell and 1.4 miles from Dracut.

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

The direct path is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.39 one way or $0.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around City of Lowell and Partly Sunny near Dracut.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lowell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

20 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

24 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

North Station

36 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Dracut. Straight-line distance: 2.4 mi (3.86 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Dracut

#2 Dracut

Town of the United States

Population31,423
Coordinates42.6703700, -71.3020100
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Dracut (-71.30201, 42.67037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.1 gal
0.38 L · about $0.39
Round trip
$0.78
0.2 gal · 0.76 L
Estimated CO2
0.9 kg one way
Round trip: 1.8 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.39 $0.78
Mid-grade $4.40 $0.44 $0.88
Premium $4.80 $0.48 $0.96
Diesel $4.49 $0.45 $0.90

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Dracut. The current time is 03:43:59.

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.