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

The driving distance from Georgetown, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
24.76 mi
00h 35m
Flight
17.81 mi
28.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.81 mi
Kilometers
28.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.76 mi
Kilometers
39.84 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Sat, May 2, 7:58 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sat, May 2, 8:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-05-02T07:22
Arrive City of Lowell
Sat, May 2, 7:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
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 Georgetown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Andover
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Georgetown
10.2 mi
00h 18m
To City of Lowell
14.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn

    41 m · 18 sec

  3. 3

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

    155 m · 18 sec · North Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Andover Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Andover Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Willow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    2390 ft · 1 min · Essex Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Great Pond Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Great Pond Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Great Pond Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Great Pond Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Andover Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Andover Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Andover Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Andover Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Peters Street

    1433 ft · 31 sec · Peters Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Haverhill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1223 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Union Street

    1547 ft · 38 sec · Union Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro

    2053 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 38: Lowell, Tewksbury

    1449 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    141 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Rogers Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Rogers Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Nesmith Street

    2804 ft · 1 min · Nesmith Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Andover Street

    1331 ft · 35 sec · Andover Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Church Street

    736 ft · 17 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Green Street

    889 ft · 22 sec · Green Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Middlesex Street

    1 km · 1 min · Middlesex Street

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and City of 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
7.06 mi · 29%
Andover Street
3.23 mi · 13%
Great Pond Road
2.32 mi · 9%
Willow Road
1.3 mi · 5%
Haverhill Street
1.13 mi · 5%
Rogers Street
1.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

6.67 mi · 00h 08m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Andover
00h 18m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown 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 Georgetown to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

North Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Georgetown and 14.5 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 $3.38 one way or $6.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Andover

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

9 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

22 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

32 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 17.81 mi (28.67 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population8,789
Coordinates42.7250900, -70.9911700
Altitude27
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: (-70.991144, 42.72511)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.38
Round trip
$6.77
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.38 $6.77
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.83 $7.65
Premium $4.80 $4.18 $8.35
Diesel $4.49 $3.90 $7.81

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and City of Lowell. The current time is 07:22:05.

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.