How far is City of Lowell, MA from North Reading, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to North Reading, MA is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and North Reading.
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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
4 mi · 9 min · Andover Street
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Continue on Lowell Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lowell Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South: Boston
2177 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 62: North Reading, Wilmington
1387 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Route 62
1806 ft · 37 sec · Route 62
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Continue on Salem Street
1 mi · 2 min · Salem Street
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Continue on Lowell Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1001 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Winter Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Winter Street
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Continue on Park Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn left onto Haverhill Street
130 m · 12 sec · Haverhill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Haverhill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and North Reading.
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 93 South
Merge slight left
4.71 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving City of Lowell and Partly Cloudy near North Reading.
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 Reading?
The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tewksbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from City of Lowell and 8.5 miles from North Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around City of Lowell and Partly Cloudy near North Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Tewksbury
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 Tewksbury.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
Nashua, NH
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and North Reading. Straight-line distance: 13.12 mi (21.12 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 North Reading
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 15,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.5750900, -71.0786700 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Reading (-71.07867, 42.57509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
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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