How far is Lowell, MA from East Dennis, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to East Dennis, MA is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and East Dennis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and East Dennis.
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Start on Hale Street
148 m · 15 sec · Hale Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 16 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Chelmsford Street
2924 ft · 56 sec · Chelmsford Street
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Turn left onto Plain Street
587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street
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Take the ramp straight
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector
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Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1528 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester
1045 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street
2354 ft · 35 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Road
2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Bacon Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
11 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Winthrop Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street
30 m · 4 sec · Winthrop Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street
760 ft · 28 sec · Winthrop Street
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Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway
2577 ft · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway
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Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire
584 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane
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Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
30.9 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Mid Cape Highway
22.8 mi · 31 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 134 North: Dennis
1815 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto East West Dennis Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · East West Dennis Road
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Turn left onto Cranberry Highway
41 m · 11 sec · Cranberry Highway
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Turn left
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and East Dennis.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Chance T-storms near East Dennis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to East Dennis?
The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 53.4 miles from Lowell and 53.4 miles from East Dennis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.67 one way or $29.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Chance T-storms near East Dennis.
Stop Ideas Near North Pembroke
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Pembroke.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and East Dennis. Straight-line distance: 85.32 mi (137.31 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Dennis
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
| Population | 2,753 |
| Coordinates | 41.7426100, -70.1619600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Dennis (-70.16196, 41.74261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $14.67 | $29.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $16.58 | $33.15 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $18.09 | $36.18 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $16.92 | $33.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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