How far is City of Lowell, MA from Orleans, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Orleans, MA is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Orleans.
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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
117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn left onto Plain Street
587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street
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Take the ramp straight
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector
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Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1528 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester
1045 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street
2354 ft · 35 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Road
2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Bacon Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
11 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Winthrop Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street
30 m · 4 sec · Winthrop Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street
760 ft · 28 sec · Winthrop Street
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Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway
2577 ft · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway
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Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire
584 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane
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Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
30.9 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Mid Cape Highway
33.6 mi · 47 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Orleans, East Brewster
1663 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 6A East: Orleans
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Route 6A
1.6 km · 2 min · Route 6A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 6A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Orleans.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mid Cape Highway
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
33.6 mi · 00h 47m
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 Cloudy leaving City of Lowell and Sunny near Orleans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Orleans?
The road trip is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from City of Lowell and 57.9 miles from Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.87 one way or $31.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Lowell and Sunny near Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Marshfield
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 Marshfield.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Orleans. Straight-line distance: 89.92 mi (144.72 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 Orleans
Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 5,802 |
| Coordinates | 41.7898300, -69.9897400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orleans (-69.98974, 41.78983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.87 | $31.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $17.94 | $35.88 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $19.58 | $39.16 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $18.31 | $36.62 |
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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