How far is Hingham, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Hingham, MA to Lowell, MA is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
55.58 mi
01h 02m
Flight
34.72 mi
55.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.72 mi
Kilometers
55.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.58 mi
Kilometers
89.44 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Sat, May 2, 8:51 PM EDT
Return by in Hingham
Sat, May 2, 9:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hingham
2026-05-02T19:49
Arrive Lowell
Sat, May 2, 8:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hingham
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
Medford
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Hingham
20.9 mi
00h 31m
To Lowell
34.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then 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 Hingham and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hingham and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    15 m · 6 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Street

    65 m · 7 sec · Central Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Street

    73 m · 5 sec · North Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Fore River Bridge

    1768 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    142 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Street

    58 m · 3 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street

    1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Newport Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Hancock Street

    1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Neponset Avenue

    1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard

    75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  21. 21

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

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

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  34. 34

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

    945 ft · 27 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  36. 36

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

    626 ft · 15 sec

  37. 37

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

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  38. 38

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

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  40. 40

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

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  41. 41

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

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  42. 42

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

    842 ft · 24 sec

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hingham and 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
46 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 19%
I 93 North
3.39 mi · 6%
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 6%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 6%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 4%
Lincoln Street
2.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 3 North

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

9.83 mi · 00h 12m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medford
00h 31m from Hingham
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hingham and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hingham to Lowell?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Hingham and 34.7 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hingham and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Medford

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Medford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5.4 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Medford.

RAIL

North Station

7 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

8 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

9 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hingham and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 34.72 mi (55.87 km).

Hingham

#1 Hingham

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population24,720
Coordinates42.2417700, -70.8897700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: South Street (-70.889828, 42.241866)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.42 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.25
3.92 gal · 14.84 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.62 $15.25
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.62 $17.24
Premium $4.80 $9.41 $18.81
Diesel $4.49 $8.80 $17.59

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 Hingham and Lowell. The current time is 19:49:33.

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.