How far is City of Lowell, MA from Sandwich, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Sandwich, MA is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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.
The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Sandwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Sandwich.
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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
1458 ft · 22 sec · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore
2869 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandwich Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sandwich Road
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Continue on Route 6A
1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 6A
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Turn right onto Jarves Street
22 m · 3 sec · Jarves Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jarves Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Sandwich.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny near City of Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Sandwich?
The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Weymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from City of Lowell and 42.4 miles from Sandwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.63 one way or $23.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around City of Lowell is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Weymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Chelsea City Hall
Marriage Certificates Registry
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weymouth.
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 Sandwich. Straight-line distance: 74.1 mi (119.25 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 Sandwich
Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 20,151 |
| Coordinates | 41.7590000, -70.4939200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandwich (-70.49392, 41.759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.63 | $23.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.15 | $26.29 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
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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