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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Eastham, MA is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.19 mi
02h 45m
Flight
88.75 mi
142.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.75 mi
Kilometers
142.83 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.19 mi
Kilometers
191.81 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eastham
Wed, Apr 15, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 16, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-04-15T21:01
Arrive Eastham
Wed, Apr 15, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
South Duxbury
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From City of Lowell
59.5 mi
01h 22m
To Eastham
59.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
Eastham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Today
Using Wellfleet as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.8 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    148 m · 17 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  40. 40

    Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Samoset Road

    22 m · 9 sec · Samoset Road

  42. 42

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid Cape Highway
35.8 mi · 30%
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 26%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 10%
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 9%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 7%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Continue on Mid Cape Highway

35.8 mi · 00h 50m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Duxbury
01h 22m from City of Lowell
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Lowell and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Eastham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

South Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from City of Lowell and 59.7 miles from Eastham.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Lowell and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Eastham.

Stop Ideas Near South Duxbury

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

48 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

49 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Eastham. Straight-line distance: 88.75 mi (142.83 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Eastham

Town in Massachusetts

Population4,902
Coordinates41.8301100, -69.9739100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Eastham (-69.97391, 41.83011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.92 L · about $16.38
Round trip
$32.75
8.42 gal · 31.84 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.38 $32.75
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.51 $37.02
Premium $4.80 $20.20 $40.41
Diesel $4.49 $18.89 $37.79

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Eastham. The current time is 21:01:30.

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.