How far is East Harwich, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from East Harwich, MA to Lowell, MA is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
116.39 mi
02h 04m
Flight
92.28 mi
148.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.28 mi
Kilometers
148.51 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.39 mi
Kilometers
187.31 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:43 PM EDT
Return by in East Harwich
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Harwich
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Harwich
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
Marshfield
MA

Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK

From East Harwich
55.1 mi
01h 02m
To Lowell
61.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Harwich Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 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 East Harwich and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Harwich and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on Olkland Way

    26 m · 6 sec · Olkland Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Queen Anne Road

    1294 ft · 26 sec · Queen Anne Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Queen Anne Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    1586 ft · 39 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    26.8 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  13. 13

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

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

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  26. 26

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

    945 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  28. 28

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

    626 ft · 15 sec

  29. 29

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

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  30. 30

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

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  32. 32

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

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  33. 33

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

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  34. 34

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

    842 ft · 24 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 36%
Mid Cape Highway
26.8 mi · 23%
I 93 North
11.5 mi · 10%
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 9%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 3%
Queen Anne Road
2.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
01h 02m from East Harwich
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving East Harwich 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 East Harwich to Lowell?

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from East Harwich and 61.3 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.99 one way or $31.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Harwich and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Marshfield

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

41 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

42 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

42 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Harwich and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 92.28 mi (148.51 km).

East Harwich

#1 East Harwich

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population4,872
Coordinates41.7001100, -70.0272400
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Olkland Way (-70.027041, 41.700127)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.55 L · about $15.99
Round trip
$31.98
8.22 gal · 31.1 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.99 $31.98
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.07 $36.14
Premium $4.80 $19.72 $39.45
Diesel $4.49 $18.45 $36.89

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between East Harwich and Lowell. The current time is 19:38:14.

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.