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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Hingham, MA is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
42.89 mi
01h 08m
Flight
35.18 mi
56.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.18 mi
Kilometers
56.62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.89 mi
Kilometers
69.02 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hingham
Sat, May 2, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Sun, May 3, 1:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-05-02T22:46
Arrive Hingham
Sat, May 2, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Medford
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From City of Lowell
21.4 mi
00h 34m
To Hingham
21.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  36. 36

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  42. 42

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street

    67 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  43. 43

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    138 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Fore River Bridge

    1767 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge

  45. 45

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  46. 46

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Central Street

    65 m · 12 sec · Central Street

  49. 49

    Turn left onto South Street

    15 m · 2 sec · South Street

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Street

Car Route Details

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

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
50 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
7 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 26%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 9%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 7%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 6%
Lincoln Street
2.33 mi · 5%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lowell Connector

Merge slight left

9.15 mi · 00h 11m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medford
00h 34m from City of Lowell
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Hingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from City of Lowell and 21.4 miles from Hingham.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.87 one way or $11.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Hingham.

Stop Ideas Near Medford

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Medford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5.4 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

North Station

7 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

8 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

9 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Hingham. Straight-line distance: 35.18 mi (56.62 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hingham

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population24,720
Coordinates42.2417700, -70.8897700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Hingham (-70.88977, 42.24177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.73 L · about $5.87
Round trip
$11.75
3.02 gal · 11.46 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.87 $11.75
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.64 $13.28
Premium $4.80 $7.25 $14.49
Diesel $4.49 $6.78 $13.55

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Hingham. The current time is 22:46:06.

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.