How far is City of Lowell, MA from Rowley, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Rowley, MA is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Rowley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Rowley.
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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
1331 ft · 37 sec · Andover Street
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Turn right onto Nesmith Street
2703 ft · 1 min · Nesmith Street
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Continue on Rogers Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Rogers Street
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Continue on Main Street
1509 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lawrence, Haverhill
1754 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Andover
1691 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
2038 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Haverhill Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street
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Continue on Peters Street
1444 ft · 33 sec · Peters Street
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Continue on Andover Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Andover Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Great Pond Road
26 m · 2 sec · Great Pond Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Great Pond Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Great Pond Road
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Turn straight
39 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Great Pond Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Great Pond Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Essex Street
2273 ft · 1 min · Essex Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Essex Street
92 m · 9 sec · Essex Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Willow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Road
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Continue on Andover Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Andover Street
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Continue on Library Street
108 m · 19 sec · Library Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
588 ft · 22 sec · Central Street
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Continue on North Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Turn slight right onto Jewett Street
1 mi · 2 min · Jewett Street
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Continue on Jackman Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Jackman Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Coleman Road
2664 ft · 54 sec · Coleman Road
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Continue on Glen Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Glen Street
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Continue on Central Street
2 mi · 3 min · Central Street
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Turn slight left onto Church Street
86 m · 10 sec · Church Street
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Turn left
10 m · 2 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 Rowley.
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 495 North
Merge slight left
6.49 mi · 00h 08m
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 Sunny leaving City of Lowell and Slight Chance Light Rain near Rowley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Rowley?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
North Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from City of Lowell and 14 miles from Rowley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Lowell and Slight Chance Light Rain near Rowley.
Stop Ideas Near North Andover
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 North Andover.
Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Rowley. Straight-line distance: 23.14 mi (37.24 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 Rowley
City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 6,393 |
| Coordinates | 42.7167600, -70.8786600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rowley (-70.87866, 42.71676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.09 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $5.11 | $10.23 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
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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