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

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to North Eastham, MA is about 122 miles (196.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
121.99 mi
02h 50m
Flight
86.08 mi
138.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.08 mi
Kilometers
138.54 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.99 mi
Kilometers
196.32 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Eastham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive North Eastham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lowell
61 mi
01h 25m
To North Eastham
61 mi
01h 25m

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
North Eastham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Eastham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance T-storms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  36. 36

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    35.8 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    148 m · 17 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  38. 38

    Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on State Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Massasoit Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Massasoit Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Aspinet Road

    1292 ft · 60 sec · Aspinet Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Devon Lane

    630 ft · 28 sec · Devon Lane

  43. 43

    Keep slight left to continue on Devon Lane

    23 m · 3 sec · Devon Lane

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Devon Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
44 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid Cape Highway
35.8 mi · 29%
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 25%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 10%
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 9%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 7%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Continue on Mid Cape Highway

35.8 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
86.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
01h 25m from Lowell
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Chance T-storms near North Eastham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Lowell and 61 miles from North Eastham.

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

The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.73 one way or $33.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Chance T-storms near North Eastham.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

42 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

49 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

50 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and North Eastham. Straight-line distance: 86.08 mi (138.54 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 North Eastham

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population1,806
Coordinates41.8651100, -69.9911300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: North Eastham (-69.99113, 41.86511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.29 L · about $16.73
Round trip
$33.45
8.6 gal · 32.58 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.73 $33.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.91 $37.81
Premium $4.80 $20.64 $41.27
Diesel $4.49 $19.30 $38.60

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 North Eastham. The current time is 03:36:18.

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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.