How far is Danvers, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Danvers, MA to Lowell, MA is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.55 mi
00h 36m
Flight
20.05 mi
32.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.05 mi
Kilometers
32.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.55 mi
Kilometers
52.39 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM EDT
Return by in Danvers
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danvers
2026-04-22T23:29
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Danvers
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Woburn
MA

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Danvers
16 mi
00h 18m
To Lowell
16.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coolidge Road

    50 m · 9 sec · Coolidge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Short Road

    102 m · 17 sec · Short Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Belgian Road

    1746 ft · 1 min · North Belgian Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Poplar Street

    927 ft · 18 sec · Poplar Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Elliott Street

    1404 ft · 26 sec · Elliott Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 128 South: Boston

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    17.9 mi · 25 min · Yankee Division Highway

  8. 8

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

    626 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

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

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

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

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

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

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

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

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

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

    842 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danvers 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
17.9 mi · 55%
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 33%
Chelmsford Street
1.45 mi · 4%
MA 110
0.85 mi · 3%
North Belgian Road
0.33 mi · 1%
Elliott Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

17.9 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woburn
00h 18m from Danvers
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Danvers and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Woburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Danvers and 16.5 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Danvers and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Woburn

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 Woburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11 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 11 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 13.6 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 10.9 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 Woburn.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

4 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

15 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

16 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danvers and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 20.05 mi (32.26 km).

Danvers

#1 Danvers

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population27,571
Coordinates42.5750900, -70.9300500
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Coolidge Road (-70.930349, 42.574475)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.35 L · about $4.47
Round trip
$8.95
2.3 gal · 8.7 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.47 $8.95
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.06 $10.11
Premium $4.80 $5.52 $11.04
Diesel $4.49 $5.16 $10.32

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 Danvers and Lowell. The current time is 23:29:00.

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.