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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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.38 mi
00h 48m
Flight
25.55 mi
41.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.55 mi
Kilometers
41.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.38 mi
Kilometers
53.72 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newburyport
Fri, May 1, 3:27 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Fri, May 1, 4:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-05-01T02:38
Arrive Newburyport
Fri, May 1, 3:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Haverhill
MA

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

From City of Lowell
16.7 mi
00h 24m
To Newburyport
16.7 mi
00h 24m

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
10 mph W

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.

  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

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Salisbury, Boston

    1062 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Macy Street

    154 m · 13 sec · Macy Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rocky Hill Road

    1177 ft · 60 sec · Rocky Hill Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1360 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Evans Place

    1132 ft · 32 sec · Evans Place

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    2015 ft · 60 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Spofford Street

    844 ft · 23 sec · Spofford Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moseley Avenue

    30 m · 3 sec · Moseley Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Moseley Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Moseley Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto High Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · High Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Boardman Street

    782 ft · 39 sec · Boardman Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Atkinson Street

    55 m · 8 sec · Atkinson Street

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
26.5 mi · 79%
High Street
1.31 mi · 4%
Rogers Street
1.06 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.92 mi · 3%
Moseley Avenue
0.73 mi · 2%
Nesmith Street
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haverhill
00h 24m from City of Lowell
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

1 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

14 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

25 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

30 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

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).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Newburyport

City in Massachusetts

Population18,495
Coordinates42.8125900, -70.8772800
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Newburyport (-70.87728, 42.81259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.18
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Newburyport. The current time is 02:38:41.

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.