How far is Lowell, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Lawrence.
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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 · 13 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
2195 ft · 43 sec · Chelmsford Street
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Continue on Appleton Street
2171 ft · 54 sec · Appleton Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
1132 ft · 37 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto Prescott Street
149 m · 12 sec · Prescott Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1511 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Highway
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Continue on Merrimack Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Merrimack Avenue
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Continue on Lowell Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Boulevard
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Continue on Lowell Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Lowell Street
955 ft · 27 sec · Lowell Street
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Continue on Lowell Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Lowell Street
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Turn right onto Margin Street
899 ft · 25 sec · Margin Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
1 km · 1 min · Essex Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Lawrence.
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.
Merrimack Avenue
Continue on Merrimack Avenue
3.22 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Lowell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Dracut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Lowell and 10.9 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Lowell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Dracut
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 Dracut.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 9.29 mi (14.95 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
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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