How far is Cohasset, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Cohasset, MA to Lowell, MA is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
59.75 mi
01h 10m
Flight
37.62 mi
60.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.62 mi
Kilometers
60.54 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.75 mi
Kilometers
96.16 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Cohasset
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cohasset
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cohasset
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
Somerville
MA

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Cohasset
23.4 mi
00h 35m
To Lowell
36.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cohasset and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cohasset and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto King Street

    1309 ft · 30 sec · King Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chief Justice Cushing Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Justice Cushing Way

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Justice Cushing Way

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rotary Circle

    108 m · 6 sec · Summer Street

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Summer Street

    861 ft · 17 sec · Summer Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Otis Street

    3070 ft · 1 min · Otis Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Broad Cove Road

    3134 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Fore River Bridge

    1768 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    142 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Street

    58 m · 3 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street

    1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Newport Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Hancock Street

    1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Neponset Avenue

    1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard

    75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  37. 37

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell

    945 ft · 27 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    626 ft · 15 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  42. 42

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  44. 44

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  45. 45

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    842 ft · 24 sec

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cohasset and Lowell.

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
49 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 18%
I 93 North
3.39 mi · 6%
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 5%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 5%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 4%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 3 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

9.83 mi · 00h 12m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerville
00h 35m from Cohasset
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cohasset and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cohasset to Lowell?

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Cohasset and 36.4 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cohasset and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Somerville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Somerville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 3.1 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerville.

RAIL

North Station

4 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

5 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

5 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cohasset and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 37.62 mi (60.54 km).

Cohasset

#1 Cohasset

City in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,529
Coordinates42.2417700, -70.8036500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-70.803022, 42.241969)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.98 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.42
4.22 gal · 15.96 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.21 $16.42
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.28 $18.56
Premium $4.80 $10.13 $20.25
Diesel $4.49 $9.47 $18.94

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cohasset and Lowell. The current time is 00:41:43.

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.