How far is Lowell, MA from Dennis, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Dennis, MA is about 103.8 miles (167 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
103.76 mi
02h 23m
Flight
84.56 mi
136.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.56 mi
Kilometers
136.09 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.76 mi
Kilometers
166.98 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dennis
Fri, Apr 10, 9:27 PM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Fri, Apr 10, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-10T19:04
Arrive Dennis
Fri, Apr 10, 9:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Hanover
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Lowell
51.8 mi
01h 11m
To Dennis
51.9 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
Dennis Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
35°F
Overnight
Using West Barnstable as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 58 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

    Continue on Lowell Connector

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1528 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street

    2354 ft · 35 sec · Cambridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Winthrop Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Winthrop Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway

    2577 ft · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire

    584 ft · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  36. 36

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    17.3 mi · 24 min · Mid Cape Highway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Yarmouthport, West Yarmouth

    967 ft · 27 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Willow Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Willow Street

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Route 6A

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 6A

  41. 41

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 30%
Mid Cape Highway
17.3 mi · 17%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 12%
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 11%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 8%
Main Street
3.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

30.9 mi · 00h 39m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanover
01h 11m from Lowell
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lowell and Patchy Fog near Dennis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Lowell and 51.9 miles from Dennis.

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

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.24 one way or $28.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lowell and Patchy Fog near Dennis.

Stop Ideas Near Hanover

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

33 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

34 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

35 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Dennis. Straight-line distance: 84.56 mi (136.09 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Dennis

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,890
Coordinates41.7353900, -70.1939100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Dennis (-70.19391, 41.73539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.86 L · about $14.24
Round trip
$28.47
7.32 gal · 27.72 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.24 $28.47
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.09 $32.19
Premium $4.80 $17.56 $35.13
Diesel $4.49 $16.43 $32.85

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Dennis. The current time is 19:04:56.

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.