How far is Lowell, MA from Georgetown, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Georgetown, MA is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.38 mi
00h 36m
Flight
17.68 mi
28.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.68 mi
Kilometers
28.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.38 mi
Kilometers
36.01 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-23T07:14
Arrive Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
11.2 mi
00h 18m
To Georgetown
11.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Peters Street

    1444 ft · 33 sec · Peters Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Andover Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Andover Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Great Pond Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Great Pond Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Great Pond Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Great Pond Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    39 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Great Pond Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Great Pond Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Essex Street

    2273 ft · 1 min · Essex Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Essex Street

    92 m · 9 sec · Essex Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Willow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Andover Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Andover Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Library Street

    108 m · 19 sec · Library Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Central Street

    847 ft · 31 sec · Central Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
10 mi · 45%
Andover Street
2.86 mi · 13%
Great Pond Road
2.32 mi · 10%
Willow Road
1.3 mi · 6%
Haverhill Street
1.13 mi · 5%
Lowell Connector
1.02 mi · 5%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Andover
00h 18m from Lowell
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Lowell and 11.2 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

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 Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 17.68 mi (28.46 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Georgetown

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population8,789
Coordinates42.7250900, -70.9911700
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Georgetown (-70.99117, 42.72509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.99 L · about $3.07
Round trip
$6.15
1.58 gal · 5.98 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.07 $6.15
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.47 $6.95
Premium $4.80 $3.79 $7.58
Diesel $4.49 $3.55 $7.09

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 Georgetown. The current time is 07:14:29.

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.