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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Pepperell, MA is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.68 mi
00h 32m
Flight
13.68 mi
22.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.68 mi
Kilometers
22.02 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.68 mi
Kilometers
26.84 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pepperell
Fri, Jun 12, 3:49 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Fri, Jun 12, 4:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-06-12T03:16
Arrive Pepperell
Fri, Jun 12, 3:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Tyngsboro
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From City of Lowell
8.3 mi
00h 16m
To Pepperell
8.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
90°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    529 ft · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Middlesex Street

    155 m · 15 sec · Middlesex Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Branch Street

    971 ft · 26 sec · Branch Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto School Street

    679 ft · 16 sec · School Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Westford Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Westford Street

  6. 6

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

    1901 ft · 40 sec · Westford Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Drum Hill Road

    1877 ft · 41 sec · Drum Hill Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Drum Hill Rotary

    81 m · 5 sec · Drum Hill Rotary

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Drum Hill Rotary

    64 m · 5 sec · Drum Hill Rotary

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward US 3 North: Nashua New Hampshire

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Westford Road, Westford

    77 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Westford Road

    2187 ft · 52 sec · Westford Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dunstable Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2603 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Lowell Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lowell Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Tarbell Street

    2062 ft · 1 min · Tarbell Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Groton Street

    96 m · 16 sec · Groton Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward River Road

    74 m · 4 sec · River Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto River Road

    41 m · 7 sec · River Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
155.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 North
3.99 mi · 24%
Pleasant Street
2.8 mi · 17%
Westford Street
1.97 mi · 12%
Lowell Road
1.76 mi · 11%
Dunstable Road
1.46 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.29 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US 3 North

Merge slight left

3.75 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tyngsboro
00h 16m from City of Lowell
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near Pepperell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Tyngsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from City of Lowell and 8.3 miles from Pepperell.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near Pepperell.

Stop Ideas Near Tyngsboro

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

14 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

29 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

35 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Pepperell. Straight-line distance: 13.68 mi (22.02 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Pepperell

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population12,043
Coordinates42.6659200, -71.5884000
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Pepperell (-71.5884, 42.66592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.30
Round trip
$4.59
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.30 $4.59
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.59 $5.19
Premium $4.80 $2.83 $5.66
Diesel $4.49 $2.65 $5.30

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 · Jun 12, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Pepperell. The current time is 03:16:50.

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.