How far is City of Lowell, MA from East Harwich, MA?

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to East Harwich, MA is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
110.32 mi
02h 31m
Flight
92.74 mi
149.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.74 mi
Kilometers
149.25 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.32 mi
Kilometers
177.54 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Harwich
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-04-22T23:15
Arrive East Harwich
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
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
Marshfield
MA

Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK

From City of Lowell
55.1 mi
01h 15m
To East Harwich
55.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
East Harwich Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chelmsford Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on Lowell Connector

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1528 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Yankee Division Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street

    2354 ft · 35 sec · Cambridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Winthrop Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Winthrop Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway

    2577 ft · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire

    584 ft · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  32. 32

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  33. 33

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  38. 38

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    26.6 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port

    58 m · 6 sec

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Queen Anne Road

  44. 44

    Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road

    1313 ft · 32 sec · Queen Anne Road

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Olkland Way

    26 m · 4 sec · Olkland Way

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olkland Way

Car Route Details

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

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
46 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
6 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 28%
Mid Cape Highway
26.6 mi · 24%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 11%
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 10%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 7%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

30.9 mi · 00h 39m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
92.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
01h 15m from City of Lowell
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving City of Lowell and Rain Showers Likely near East Harwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from City of Lowell and 55.2 miles from East Harwich.

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

The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.13 one way or $30.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around City of Lowell and Rain Showers Likely near East Harwich.

Stop Ideas Near Marshfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marshfield, 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 Marshfield.

RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

41 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

42 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

42 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and East Harwich. Straight-line distance: 92.74 mi (149.25 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
East Harwich

#2 East Harwich

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population4,872
Coordinates41.7001100, -70.0272400
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: East Harwich (-70.02724, 41.70011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.74 L · about $15.13
Round trip
$30.26
7.78 gal · 29.48 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.13 $30.26
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.10 $34.21
Premium $4.80 $18.67 $37.34
Diesel $4.49 $17.46 $34.92

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 City of Lowell and East Harwich. The current time is 23:15:59.

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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.