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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Groveland, MA is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
22.79 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.96 mi
27.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.96 mi
Kilometers
27.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.79 mi
Kilometers
36.68 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groveland
Fri, Apr 17, 5:48 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Fri, Apr 17, 6:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-04-17T17:14
Arrive Groveland
Fri, Apr 17, 5:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
North Andover
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From City of Lowell
11.4 mi
00h 17m
To Groveland
11.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1083 ft · 34 sec · Middlesex Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Thorndike Street

    76 m · 15 sec · Thorndike Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Appleton Street

    2171 ft · 49 sec · Appleton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Church Street

    1521 ft · 32 sec · Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Andover Street

    1331 ft · 37 sec · Andover Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Nesmith Street

    2703 ft · 1 min · Nesmith Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Rogers Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rogers Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1509 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lawrence, Haverhill

    1754 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street

    50 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Merrimack Street

    1532 ft · 28 sec · Merrimack Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Water Street

    1906 ft · 34 sec · Water Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Water Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Bates Bridge

    949 ft · 18 sec · Bates Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Elm Park

    1107 ft · 20 sec · Elm Park

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gardner Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
14.1 mi · 62%
River Street
1.87 mi · 8%
Water Street
1.5 mi · 7%
Rogers Street
1.06 mi · 5%
Lincoln Avenue
0.93 mi · 4%
Nesmith Street
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

13.8 mi · 00h 17m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Andover
00h 17m from City of Lowell
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Lowell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Groveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

North Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from City of Lowell and 11.4 miles from Groveland.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Lowell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Groveland.

Stop Ideas Near North Andover

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

9 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

22 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

32 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Groveland. Straight-line distance: 16.96 mi (27.3 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Groveland

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

Population6,868
Coordinates42.7603700, -71.0314500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Groveland (-71.03145, 42.76037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.04 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.22
1.6 gal · 6.08 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.11 $6.22
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.52 $7.04
Premium $4.80 $3.84 $7.68
Diesel $4.49 $3.59 $7.18

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Groveland. The current time is 17:14:36.

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.