How far is Lowell, MA from Danvers, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Danvers, MA is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.42 mi
00h 45m
Flight
20.05 mi
32.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.05 mi
Kilometers
32.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.42 mi
Kilometers
44.13 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danvers
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-22T23:34
Arrive Danvers
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
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
Andover
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lowell
13.7 mi
00h 22m
To Danvers
13.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Danvers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hale Street

    148 m · 15 sec · Hale Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 16 sec · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chelmsford Street

    2924 ft · 56 sec · Chelmsford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Andover

    1691 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2038 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Haverhill Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Turnpike Street

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Turnpike Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Maple Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1761 ft · 37 sec · Poplar Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    784 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Street

  17. 17

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

    22 m · 4 sec · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cabot Road

    1371 ft · 40 sec · Cabot Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Coolidge Road

    906 ft · 40 sec · Coolidge Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coolidge Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Danvers.

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
10 mi · 36%
Turnpike Street
5.16 mi · 19%
Maple Street
4.56 mi · 17%
North Main Street
3.21 mi · 12%
Haverhill Street
1.18 mi · 4%
Lowell Connector
1.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

9.06 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Andover
00h 22m from Lowell
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Lowell and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Danvers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Lowell and 13.7 miles from Danvers.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Lowell and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Danvers.

Stop Ideas Near Andover

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

13 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

25 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Danvers. Straight-line distance: 20.05 mi (32.26 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Danvers

#2 Danvers

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population27,571
Coordinates42.5750900, -70.9300500
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Danvers (-70.93005, 42.57509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.66 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.55
1.94 gal · 7.32 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.77 $7.55
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.27 $8.53
Premium $4.80 $4.66 $9.31
Diesel $4.49 $4.35 $8.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Danvers. The current time is 23:34:28.

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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.