How far is City of Lowell, MA from North Pembroke, MA?

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to North Pembroke, MA is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
53.64 mi
01h 17m
Flight
46.39 mi
74.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.39 mi
Kilometers
74.65 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.64 mi
Kilometers
86.32 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Pembroke
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 9:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-04-19T07:15
Arrive North Pembroke
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Boston
MA

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

From City of Lowell
26.8 mi
00h 38m
To North Pembroke
26.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 53, MA 123: Hanover, Norwell

    1473 ft · 42 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Columbia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Water Street

    42 m · 6 sec · Water Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 21%
MA 3 South
11.1 mi · 21%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 15%
Washington Street
3.46 mi · 6%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 6%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

11.1 mi · 00h 14m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston
00h 38m from City of Lowell
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Lowell and Rain Showers Likely near North Pembroke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from City of Lowell and 26.8 miles from North Pembroke.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Lowell and Rain Showers Likely near North Pembroke.

Stop Ideas Near Boston

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 Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 0.3 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 0.4 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 13.7 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 0.3 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 Boston.

RAIL

South Station

1 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

1 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

2 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and North Pembroke. Straight-line distance: 46.39 mi (74.65 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
North Pembroke

#2 North Pembroke

Census designated place

Population3,292
Coordinates42.0931600, -70.7925400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: North Pembroke (-70.79254, 42.09316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.70
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.35 $14.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.31 $16.62
Premium $4.80 $9.07 $18.14
Diesel $4.49 $8.48 $16.96

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and North Pembroke. The current time is 07:15:30.

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.