How far is Lowell, MA from Merrimac, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Merrimac, MA is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Merrimac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Merrimac.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Merrimac, Merrimacport
1087 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Broad St, Merrimac, Merrimacport
40 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1916 ft · 47 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
19 m · 3 sec · Mill Street
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Turn slight right onto Bartlett Street
736 ft · 34 sec · Bartlett Street
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Turn right onto School Street
5 m · 7 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
120 m · 17 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Merrimac.
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.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Partly Sunny near Merrimac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Merrimac?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 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?
North Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Lowell and 14.2 miles from Merrimac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Partly Sunny near Merrimac.
Stop Ideas Near North Andover
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 Andover.
Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
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Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Merrimac. Straight-line distance: 20.97 mi (33.74 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merrimac
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 6,972 |
| Coordinates | 42.8306500, -71.0022800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrimac (-71.00228, 42.83065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
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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