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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Wenham, MA is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
27.47 mi
00h 52m
Flight
22.02 mi
35.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.02 mi
Kilometers
35.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.47 mi
Kilometers
44.21 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wenham
Thu, Jun 11, 12:56 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Thu, Jun 11, 1:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-06-11T12:03
Arrive Wenham
Thu, Jun 11, 12:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
North Andover
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From City of Lowell
13.7 mi
00h 26m
To Wenham
13.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    529 ft · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

    1083 ft · 34 sec · Middlesex Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Thorndike Street

    76 m · 15 sec · Thorndike Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Appleton Street

    2171 ft · 49 sec · Appleton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Church Street

    1521 ft · 32 sec · Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Andover Street

    1331 ft · 37 sec · Andover Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Nesmith Street

    2703 ft · 1 min · Nesmith Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Rogers Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rogers Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1509 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lawrence, Haverhill

    1754 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Andover

    1691 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2038 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Haverhill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Peters Street

    1444 ft · 33 sec · Peters Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Andover Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Andover Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Johnson Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Johnson Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnson Street

    153 m · 12 sec · Johnson Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Salem Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Salem Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Boxford Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Boxford Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lawrence Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lawrence Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Topsfield Road Extension

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Topsfield Road Extension

  25. 25

    Continue on Boxford Road

    1516 ft · 39 sec · Boxford Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto High Street Extension

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street Extension

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Valley Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Valley Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Topsfield Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Topsfield Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cherry Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    93 m · 22 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
6.83 mi · 25%
Salem Street
2.45 mi · 9%
Topsfield Road Extension
1.85 mi · 7%
Boxford Street
1.8 mi · 7%
High Street Extension
1.72 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.56 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
22 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Andover
00h 26m from City of Lowell
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Lowell and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Wenham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 13.7 miles from City of Lowell and 13.7 miles from Wenham.

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

The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Lowell and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Wenham.

Stop Ideas Near North Andover

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

9 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

22 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

32 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Wenham. Straight-line distance: 22.02 mi (35.44 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Wenham

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population5,164
Coordinates42.6042600, -70.8911600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Wenham (-70.89116, 42.60426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
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.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.55
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.77 $7.55
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.27 $8.53
Premium $4.80 $4.66 $9.31
Diesel $4.49 $4.35 $8.71

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Wenham. The current time is 12:03:48.

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.