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

The driving distance from Groveland, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.89 mi
00h 35m
Flight
16.96 mi
27.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.96 mi
Kilometers
27.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.89 mi
Kilometers
40.06 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
Fri, Apr 17, 4:13 PM EDT
Return by in Groveland
Fri, Apr 17, 4:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveland
2026-04-17T15:38
Arrive City of Lowell
Fri, Apr 17, 4:13 PM 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 Groveland
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 Groveland
11.6 mi
00h 17m
To City of Lowell
13.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gardner Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Gardner Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Elm Park

    1016 ft · 19 sec · Elm Park

  3. 3

    Continue on Bates Bridge

    1195 ft · 23 sec · Bates Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Water Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Water Street

    2045 ft · 38 sec · Water Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Merrimack Street

    1768 ft · 33 sec · Merrimack Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1154 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    67 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on River Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · River Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence

    1719 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

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

    1449 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    141 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Rogers Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Rogers Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Nesmith Street

    2804 ft · 1 min · Nesmith Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Andover Street

    1331 ft · 35 sec · Andover Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Church Street

    736 ft · 17 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Green Street

    889 ft · 22 sec · Green Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Middlesex Street

    1 km · 1 min · Middlesex Street

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Groveland 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
14.5 mi · 58%
River Street
2.06 mi · 8%
Water Street
1.51 mi · 6%
Rogers Street
1.04 mi · 4%
Lincoln Avenue
0.88 mi · 4%
Middlesex Street
0.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

14.1 mi · 00h 17m

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
+7.9 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Andover
00h 17m from Groveland
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Groveland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 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 11.6 miles from Groveland and 13.3 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 $3.42 one way or $6.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Groveland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Groveland and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 16.96 mi (27.3 km).

Groveland

#1 Groveland

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

Population6,868
Coordinates42.7603700, -71.0314500
Altitude14
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: Gardner Street (-71.031753, 42.760404)
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
0.88 gal
3.32 L · about $3.42
Round trip
$6.85
1.76 gal · 6.64 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.42 $6.85
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.87 $7.74
Premium $4.80 $4.22 $8.45
Diesel $4.49 $3.95 $7.90

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Groveland and City of Lowell. The current time is 15:38:01.

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.