How far is East Falmouth, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from East Falmouth, MA to Lowell, MA is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Falmouth and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Falmouth and Lowell.
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Start on East Falmouth Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · East Falmouth Highway
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Turn right onto John Parker Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · John Parker Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandwich Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sandwich Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Sandwich Road
83 m · 11 sec · Sandwich Road
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Turn left onto Nathan Ellis Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Nathan Ellis Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 28 North: Bourne Bridge, Boston
1882 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary
123 m · 14 sec
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Exit the rotary
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
18.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
22.5 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
868 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
1737 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
2168 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
2462 ft · 32 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
2299 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
1368 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
842 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Hale Street
148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Falmouth and Lowell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight right
22.5 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving East Falmouth and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Falmouth to Lowell?
The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from East Falmouth and 51.4 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.04 one way or $28.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Falmouth and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater
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 West Bridgewater.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Falmouth and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 82.59 mi (132.91 km).
#1 East Falmouth
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
| Population | 6,038 |
| Coordinates | 41.5784400, -70.5586400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.04 | $28.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $15.87 | $31.75 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $17.32 | $34.65 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $16.20 | $32.40 |
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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