How far is Lowell, MA from South Duxbury, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to South Duxbury, MA is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
63.08 mi
01h 26m
Flight
53.15 mi
85.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.15 mi
Kilometers
85.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.08 mi
Kilometers
101.51 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Duxbury
Sun, Apr 19, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive South Duxbury
Sun, Apr 19, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
South Boston
MA

This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.

From Lowell
31.5 mi
00h 43m
To South Duxbury
31.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and South Duxbury.

  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

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A: Kingston, South Duxbury

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 8 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tremont Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Street

    27 m · 3 sec · Washington Street

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  39. 39

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
6 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
23.3 mi · 37%
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 18%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 13%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 5%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 4%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

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

23.3 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Boston
00h 43m from Lowell
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lowell and Rain Showers Likely near South Duxbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lowell to South Duxbury?

The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Lowell and 31.6 miles from South Duxbury.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lowell and Rain Showers Likely near South Duxbury.

Stop Ideas Near South Boston

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 South Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 4.2 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 4.1 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 5.5 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 4.2 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 South Boston.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and South Duxbury. Straight-line distance: 53.15 mi (85.53 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
South Duxbury

#2 South Duxbury

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population3,360
Coordinates42.0231600, -70.6828100
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: South Duxbury (-70.68281, 42.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.43 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.35
4.46 gal · 16.86 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.67 $17.35
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.81 $19.61
Premium $4.80 $10.70 $21.40
Diesel $4.49 $10.01 $20.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and South Duxbury. The current time is 06:51:31.

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.