How far is City of Lowell, MA from Osterville, MA?

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Osterville, MA is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
96.04 mi
02h 13m
Flight
84.66 mi
136.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.66 mi
Kilometers
136.25 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.04 mi
Kilometers
154.56 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osterville
Sun, May 31, 7:27 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Sun, May 31, 9:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-05-31T05:13
Arrive Osterville
Sun, May 31, 7:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Norwell
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From City of Lowell
48 mi
01h 06m
To Osterville
48 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
Osterville Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  38. 38

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Mid Cape Highway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable

    1041 ft · 36 sec

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prospect Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Prospect Street

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street

    909 ft · 18 sec · Prospect Street

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on Osterville-West Barnstable Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Osterville-West Barnstable Road

  43. 43

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Race Lane

    33 m · 2 sec · Race Lane

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Osterville-West Barnstable Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Osterville-West Barnstable Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Osterville West Barnstable Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Osterville West Barnstable Road

  46. 46

    Turn left onto South County Road

    45 m · 3 sec · South County Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Parker Road

    53 m · 6 sec · Parker Road

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parker Road

Car Route Details

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

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
49 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
6 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 32%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 13%
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 12%
Mid Cape Highway
10.1 mi · 11%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 8%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

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

30.9 mi · 00h 39m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
84.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwell
01h 06m from City of Lowell
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Lowell and Partly Cloudy near Osterville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Norwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from City of Lowell and 48 miles from Osterville.

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

The direct path is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around City of Lowell and Partly Cloudy near Osterville.

Stop Ideas Near Norwell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

31 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Osterville. Straight-line distance: 84.66 mi (136.25 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Osterville

City in United States of America

Population2,911
Coordinates41.6284400, -70.3869700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Osterville (-70.38697, 41.62844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.83 L · about $13.19
Round trip
$26.37
6.78 gal · 25.66 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.19 $26.37
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.91 $29.81
Premium $4.80 $16.27 $32.54
Diesel $4.49 $15.21 $30.43

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Osterville. The current time is 05:13:13.

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.