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

The driving distance from Harwich, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
115.61 mi
01h 59m
Flight
91.67 mi
147.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.67 mi
Kilometers
147.53 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.61 mi
Kilometers
186.05 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM EDT
Return by in Harwich
Wed, May 13, 12:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harwich
2026-05-12T20:37
Arrive City of Lowell
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in 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
North Pembroke
MA

Census designated place

From Harwich
54.6 mi
00h 59m
To City of Lowell
61 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Harwich Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
This Afternoon
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  3. 3

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

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    26.8 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  10. 10

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  23. 23

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

    945 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  25. 25

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

    626 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

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

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

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

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

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

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

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

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

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

    842 ft · 24 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Chelmsford Street

  33. 33

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  35. 35

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  36. 36

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  37. 37

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harwich 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
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 37%
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%
Cambridge Road
2 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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Pembroke
00h 59m from Harwich
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harwich and Mostly Cloudy near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

North Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Harwich and 61 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.87 one way or $31.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harwich and Mostly Cloudy near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near North Pembroke

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

36 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

38 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harwich and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 91.67 mi (147.53 km).

Harwich

#1 Harwich

Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts

Population12,144
Coordinates41.6862200, -70.0758500
Altitude17
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: Main Street (-70.075852, 41.686253)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.44 L · about $15.87
Round trip
$31.74
8.16 gal · 30.88 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.87 $31.74
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.94 $35.88
Premium $4.80 $19.58 $39.16
Diesel $4.49 $18.31 $36.62

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Harwich and City of Lowell. The current time is 20:37:42.

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.