How far is Lowell, MA from Revere, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Revere, MA is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
27.56 mi
00h 42m
Flight
21.95 mi
35.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.95 mi
Kilometers
35.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.56 mi
Kilometers
44.36 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Revere
Tue, Apr 14, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Tue, Apr 14, 10:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-14T21:23
Arrive Revere
Tue, Apr 14, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Burlington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lowell
13.8 mi
00h 21m
To Revere
13.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Vernon Street

    37 m · 2 sec · Mount Vernon Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Mount Vernon Street

    895 ft · 20 sec · Mount Vernon Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mount Vernon Street

    1204 ft · 26 sec · Mount Vernon Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Border Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Border Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Circle

    80 m · 5 sec · Fellsway West

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Fellsway West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fellsway West

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Salem Street

    130 m · 7 sec · Salem Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    3092 ft · 56 sec · Pleasant Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Centre Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Centre Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Ferry Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Elm Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right

    103 m · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Broadway

    8 m · 4 sec · Broadway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Winthrop Avenue

    135 m · 9 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 41%
South Border Road
2.28 mi · 8%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 7%
Cambridge Street
1.61 mi · 6%
Ferry Street
1.39 mi · 5%
I 95 North
1.33 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 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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 21m from Lowell
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lowell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Revere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Lowell and 13.8 miles from Revere.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lowell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Revere.

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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 Burlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.3 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 11.3 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.2 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 Burlington.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Revere. Straight-line distance: 21.95 mi (35.32 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Revere

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Population52,375
Coordinates42.4084300, -71.0119900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Revere (-71.01199, 42.40843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.55
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.77 $7.55
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.27 $8.53
Premium $4.80 $4.66 $9.31
Diesel $4.49 $4.35 $8.71

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Revere. The current time is 21:23:50.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.