How far is Dracut, MA from City of Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Dracut, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 3.7 miles (6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dracut and City of Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dracut and City of Lowell.
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Start on the route
67 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Arlington Street
565 ft · 15 sec · Arlington Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Merrimack Street
1457 ft · 37 sec · Merrimack Street
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Turn left onto Dutton Street
2205 ft · 43 sec · Dutton Street
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Continue on Thorndike Street
555 ft · 20 sec · Thorndike Street
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Turn right onto Middlesex Street
1083 ft · 38 sec · Middlesex Street
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Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street
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Turn left
529 ft · 39 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 Dracut and City of Lowell.
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.
Bridge Street
Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.69 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dracut and Areas Of Fog then Mostly 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 Dracut to City of Lowell?
The road trip is about 3.7 miles (6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.5 miles from Dracut and 2.2 miles from City of Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.51 one way or $1.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dracut and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near City of Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Lowell
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 Lowell.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Haverhill station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dracut and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 2.4 mi (3.86 km).
#1 Dracut
Town of the United States
| Population | 31,423 |
| Coordinates | 42.6703700, -71.3020100 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 109,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.6388700, -71.3217100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.51 | $1.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.57 | $1.14 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.62 | $1.25 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.58 | $1.17 |
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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