How far is Eastham, MA from City of Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Eastham, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
125.45 mi
02h 10m
Flight
88.75 mi
142.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.75 mi
Kilometers
142.83 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.45 mi
Kilometers
201.89 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Wed, Apr 15, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Eastham
Wed, Apr 15, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eastham
2026-04-15T19:29
Arrive City of Lowell
Wed, Apr 15, 9:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eastham
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
South Duxbury
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Eastham
59.5 mi
01h 05m
To City of Lowell
65.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Eastham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Today
Using Wellfleet as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eastham and City of Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eastham and City of Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Samoset Road

    22 m · 6 sec · Samoset Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Mid Cape Highway

    35.8 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  11. 11

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  24. 24

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

    945 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  26. 26

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

    626 ft · 15 sec

  27. 27

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

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

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

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

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

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

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

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  32. 32

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

    842 ft · 24 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Chelmsford Street

  34. 34

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  37. 37

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  38. 38

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastham and City of 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
39 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 34%
Mid Cape Highway
35.8 mi · 29%
I 93 North
11.5 mi · 9%
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 9%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 3%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.47 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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Duxbury
01h 05m from Eastham
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog leaving Eastham and Chance Rain Showers near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eastham to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

South Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Eastham and 65.9 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog around Eastham and Chance Rain Showers near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near South Duxbury

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

48 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

49 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eastham and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 88.75 mi (142.83 km).

Eastham

#1 Eastham

Town in Massachusetts

Population4,902
Coordinates41.8301100, -69.9739100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
City of Lowell

#2 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: (-69.973905, 41.830111)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.76 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.47
8.86 gal · 33.52 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.23 $34.47
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.48 $38.96
Premium $4.80 $21.26 $42.52
Diesel $4.49 $19.88 $39.76

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eastham and City of Lowell. The current time is 19:29:49.

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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.