How far is Lowell, MA from Hull, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Hull, MA is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
49.59 mi
01h 19m
Flight
30.94 mi
49.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.94 mi
Kilometers
49.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.59 mi
Kilometers
79.81 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hull
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-23T01:10
Arrive Hull
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Somerville
MA

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Lowell
24.8 mi
00h 39m
To Hull
24.8 mi
00h 39m

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
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    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

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  34. 34

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street

    67 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    138 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Fore River Bridge

    1767 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge

  43. 43

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Broad Cove Road

    3272 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Otis Street

    2931 ft · 1 min · Otis Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Summer Street

    848 ft · 15 sec · Summer Street

  48. 48

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rotary Circle

    86 m · 5 sec · Summer Street

  49. 49

    Exit the rotary onto Summer Street

    2472 ft · 1 min · Summer Street

  50. 50

    Continue on Rockland Street

    1567 ft · 29 sec · Rockland Street

  51. 51

    Continue on George Washington Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · George Washington Boulevard

  52. 52

    Turn slight right onto Hull Shore Drive

    2193 ft · 46 sec · Hull Shore Drive

  53. 53

    Continue on Nantasket Avenue

    1307 ft · 26 sec · Nantasket Avenue

  54. 54

    Keep slight left to continue on Nantasket Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Nantasket Avenue

  55. 55

    Continue on Fitzpatrick Way

    2789 ft · 56 sec · Fitzpatrick Way

  56. 56

    Continue on Nantasket Avenue

    1269 ft · 31 sec · Nantasket Avenue

  57. 57

    Continue on Spring Street

    2480 ft · 50 sec · Spring Street

  58. 58

    Continue on Main Street

    121 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  59. 59

    Turn left onto Vautrinot Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Vautrinot Avenue

  60. 60

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vautrinot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
60 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
7 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 23%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 8%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 6%
Nantasket Avenue
2.64 mi · 5%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 5%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lowell Connector

Merge slight left

9.15 mi · 00h 11m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerville
00h 39m from Lowell
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Partly Sunny near Hull.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Lowell and 24.8 miles from Hull.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Partly Sunny near Hull.

Stop Ideas Near Somerville

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 Somerville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 1.8 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 1.9 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 13.4 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 1.7 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 Somerville.

RAIL

North Station

4 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

5 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

5 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Hull. Straight-line distance: 30.94 mi (49.8 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hull

Peninsula town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,484
Coordinates42.3020400, -70.9078200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Hull (-70.90782, 42.30204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.62 L · about $6.81
Round trip
$13.62
3.5 gal · 13.24 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.81 $13.62
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.69 $15.39
Premium $4.80 $8.40 $16.80
Diesel $4.49 $7.85 $15.71

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 Hull. The current time is 01:10:22.

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.