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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Halfway Point
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Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on the route
529 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Middlesex Street
155 m · 15 sec · Middlesex Street
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Continue on Branch Street
971 ft · 26 sec · Branch Street
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Turn left onto School Street
679 ft · 16 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Westford Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westford Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Westford Street
1901 ft · 40 sec · Westford Street
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Continue on Drum Hill Road
1877 ft · 41 sec · Drum Hill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Drum Hill Rotary
81 m · 5 sec · Drum Hill Rotary
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Exit the rotary onto Drum Hill Rotary
64 m · 5 sec · Drum Hill Rotary
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Take the ramp straight toward US 3 North: Nashua New Hampshire
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Westford Road, Westford
77 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Westford Road
2187 ft · 52 sec · Westford Road
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Turn right onto Dunstable Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road
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Continue on Lowell Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2603 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Lowell Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lowell Road
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Continue on Tarbell Street
2062 ft · 1 min · Tarbell Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Groton Street
96 m · 16 sec · Groton Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward River Road
74 m · 4 sec · River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto River Road
41 m · 7 sec · River Road
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tyngsboro.
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
Manchester, New Hampshire
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).
#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 Pepperell
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 12,043 |
| Coordinates | 42.6659200, -71.5884000 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pepperell (-71.5884, 42.66592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $2.30 | $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.
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