How far is City of Lowell, MA from Jamaica Plain, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Jamaica Plain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Jamaica Plain.
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Start on the route
529 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Arch Street
5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street
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Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street
117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn left onto Plain Street
587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street
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Take the ramp straight
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector
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Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
12.8 mi · 17 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Brookline
1107 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Street
1717 ft · 32 sec · Worcester Street
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Continue on Boylston Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Boylston Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Hammond Pond Parkway, West Roxbury
594 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Hammond Pond Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Hammond Pond Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Horace James Circle
66 m · 3 sec · Newton Street
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Exit the rotary onto Newton Street
2252 ft · 38 sec · Newton Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Newton Street
2558 ft · 1 min · Newton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Newton Street
2257 ft · 52 sec · Newton Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Newton Street
1647 ft · 45 sec · Newton Street
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Continue on Pond Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Pond Street
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Turn right onto Arborway
33 m · 4 sec · Arborway
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Continue on Arborway
10 m · 7 sec · Arborway
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Continue on Arborway
529 ft · 25 sec · Arborway
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Turn right onto Pond Street
75 m · 10 sec · Pond Street
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Turn right onto Orchard Street
1289 ft · 44 sec · Orchard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Jamaica Plain.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
12.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Lowell and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica Plain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Jamaica Plain?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from City of Lowell and 16.7 miles from Jamaica Plain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Lowell and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica Plain.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Jamaica Plain. Straight-line distance: 24.94 mi (40.14 km).
#1 City of Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 109,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.6388700, -71.3217100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamaica Plain
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 37,468 |
| Coordinates | 42.3098200, -71.1203300 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamaica Plain (-71.12033, 42.30982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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