How far is City of Lowell, MA from Newburyport, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Newburyport, MA is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 48m.
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.
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Newburyport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Newburyport.
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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
1083 ft · 34 sec · Middlesex Street
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Turn right onto Thorndike Street
76 m · 15 sec · Thorndike Street
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Turn left onto Appleton Street
2171 ft · 49 sec · Appleton Street
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Continue on Church Street
1521 ft · 32 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Andover Street
1331 ft · 37 sec · Andover Street
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Turn right onto Nesmith Street
2703 ft · 1 min · Nesmith Street
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Continue on Rogers Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Rogers Street
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Continue on Main Street
1509 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lawrence, Haverhill
1754 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Salisbury, Boston
1062 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Macy Street
154 m · 13 sec · Macy Street
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Turn right onto Rocky Hill Road
1177 ft · 60 sec · Rocky Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1360 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Evans Place
1132 ft · 32 sec · Evans Place
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Continue on Main Street
2015 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Spofford Street
844 ft · 23 sec · Spofford Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moseley Avenue
30 m · 3 sec · Moseley Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Moseley Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Moseley Avenue
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Turn slight left onto High Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Boardman Street
782 ft · 39 sec · Boardman Street
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Turn right onto Atkinson Street
55 m · 8 sec · Atkinson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atkinson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Newburyport.
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.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Newburyport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Newburyport?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Haverhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from City of Lowell and 16.7 miles from Newburyport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:52 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 Mostly Sunny around City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Newburyport.
Stop Ideas Near Haverhill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haverhill.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Exeter station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Newburyport. Straight-line distance: 25.55 mi (41.12 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 Newburyport
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 18,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.8125900, -70.8772800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newburyport (-70.87728, 42.81259)
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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