How far is City of Lowell, MA from Topsfield, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Topsfield, MA is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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 Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Topsfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Topsfield.
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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 1 toward Johnson Street
4 m · 1 sec · Johnson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnson Street
153 m · 12 sec · Johnson Street
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Continue on Salem Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · Salem Street
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Continue on Boxford Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Boxford Street
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Continue on Lawrence Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lawrence Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Topsfield Road Extension
1.9 mi · 3 min · Topsfield Road Extension
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Continue on Boxford Road
1516 ft · 39 sec · Boxford Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn slight right onto High Street Extension
683 ft · 24 sec · High Street Extension
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Turn right onto Main Street
1434 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
114 m · 21 sec · Park Street
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Turn left
73 m · 18 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 Topsfield.
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 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 Rain Showers leaving City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Topsfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Topsfield?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from City of Lowell and 11.4 miles from Topsfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Topsfield.
Stop Ideas Near 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 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 Topsfield. Straight-line distance: 18.92 mi (30.45 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 Topsfield
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 6,660 |
| Coordinates | 42.6375900, -70.9495000 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Topsfield (-70.9495, 42.63759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
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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