How far is Lowell, MA from North Andover, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to North Andover, MA is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
14.54 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.25 mi
16.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.25 mi
Kilometers
16.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.54 mi
Kilometers
23.4 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Andover
Fri, Apr 17, 5:19 PM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Fri, Apr 17, 5:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-17T16:59
Arrive North Andover
Fri, Apr 17, 5:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 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
Tewksbury
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Lowell
7.3 mi
00h 09m
To North Andover
7.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and North Andover.

  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

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward North Andover

    811 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover

    63 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1618 ft · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Waverley Road

    1665 ft · 50 sec · Waverley Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Middlesex Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Middlesex Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
11.8 mi · 81%
Lowell Connector
1.02 mi · 7%
Chelmsford Street
0.55 mi · 4%
Massachusetts Avenue
0.35 mi · 2%
Plain Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Waverley Road
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

10.7 mi · 00h 13m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tewksbury
00h 09m from Lowell
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lowell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Andover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lowell to North Andover?

The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Tewksbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Lowell and 7.3 miles from North Andover.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lowell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Andover.

Stop Ideas Near Tewksbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tewksbury, 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 Tewksbury.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

13 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

22 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

30 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

North Station

31 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and North Andover. Straight-line distance: 10.25 mi (16.49 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
North Andover

#2 North Andover

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population31,460
Coordinates42.6987000, -71.1350600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: North Andover (-71.13506, 42.6987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.94 L · about $1.98
Round trip
$3.97
1.02 gal · 3.88 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.98 $3.97
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.24 $4.48
Premium $4.80 $2.45 $4.89
Diesel $4.49 $2.29 $4.58

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and North Andover. The current time is 16:59:08.

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.