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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Marblehead, MA is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
35.29 mi
00h 54m
Flight
25.48 mi
41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.48 mi
Kilometers
41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.29 mi
Kilometers
56.8 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marblehead
Fri, May 1, 10:47 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Fri, May 1, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-05-01T21:52
Arrive Marblehead
Fri, May 1, 10:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Woburn
MA

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From City of Lowell
17.6 mi
00h 27m
To Marblehead
17.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Stoneham

    2200 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    607 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto North Street

    1464 ft · 29 sec · North Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    2013 ft · 45 sec · North Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Water Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Water Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Walnut Street

    1904 ft · 34 sec · Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Walnut Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Kirtland Street

    1277 ft · 39 sec · Kirtland Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Marion Street

    111 m · 8 sec · Marion Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Federal Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street

    1061 ft · 28 sec · Federal Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square

    80 m · 4 sec · Market Square

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  28. 28

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  29. 29

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  30. 30

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1036 ft · 18 sec · Central Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Washington Street

    1218 ft · 34 sec · Washington Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2430 ft · 54 sec · Broad Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Lewis Street

    3183 ft · 1 min · Lewis Street

  34. 34

    Continue on New Ocean Street

    1334 ft · 23 sec · New Ocean Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Paradise Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Paradise Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Vinnin Street

    1052 ft · 22 sec · Vinnin Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Tedesco Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tedesco Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Humphrey Street

    3265 ft · 57 sec · Humphrey Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    3020 ft · 57 sec · Pleasant Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Rowland Street

    48 m · 8 sec · Rowland Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Rowland Street

    927 ft · 46 sec · Rowland Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Rowland Court

    15 m · 2 sec · Rowland Court

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rowland Court

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 32%
Yankee Division Highway
5.57 mi · 16%
Walnut Street
3.39 mi · 10%
West Water Street
2.95 mi · 8%
Paradise Road
1.48 mi · 4%
I 95 North
1.33 mi · 4%
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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woburn
00h 27m from City of Lowell
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Marblehead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Woburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from City of Lowell and 17.6 miles from Marblehead.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Marblehead.

Stop Ideas Near Woburn

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 Woburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.8 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 10.8 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 12.9 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 10.7 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 Woburn.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

4 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

15 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

16 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Marblehead. Straight-line distance: 25.48 mi (41 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Marblehead

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population20,551
Coordinates42.5001000, -70.8578300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Marblehead (-70.85783, 42.5001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $4.82
Round trip
$9.65
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.82 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.45 $10.90
Premium $4.80 $5.95 $11.90
Diesel $4.49 $5.57 $11.13

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Marblehead. The current time is 21:52:48.

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.