How far is Lowell, MA from Truro, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Truro, MA is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.21 mi
03h 07m
Flight
78.37 mi
126.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.37 mi
Kilometers
126.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.21 mi
Kilometers
212.77 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Truro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Truro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lowell
66.1 mi
01h 33m
To Truro
66.1 mi
01h 33m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway

  40. 40

    Continue on Route 6

    1.3 km · 1 min · Route 6

  41. 41

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  42. 42

    Continue on Route 6

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Route 6

  43. 43

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right

    115 m · 15 sec

  45. 45

    Turn right onto North Pamet Road

    115 m · 22 sec · North Pamet Road

  46. 46

    Continue on South Pamet Road

    153 m · 22 sec · South Pamet Road

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Old Route 6A

    66 m · 12 sec · Old Route 6A

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Route 6A

Car Route Details

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

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
48 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
6 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid Cape Highway
35.8 mi · 27%
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 23%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 9%
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 9%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 6%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.9 mi · 5%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.8 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 33m from Lowell
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Lowell and 66.1 miles from Truro.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.17 one way or $36.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Lowell is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Truro. Straight-line distance: 78.37 mi (126.12 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Truro

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, comprising two villages: Truro and North Truro

Population2,007
Coordinates41.9934400, -70.0497500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Truro (-70.04975, 41.99344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.66 L · about $18.17
Round trip
$36.33
9.34 gal · 35.32 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.17 $36.33
Mid-grade $4.40 $20.53 $41.07
Premium $4.80 $22.41 $44.82
Diesel $4.49 $20.96 $41.92

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 Truro. The current time is 00:35:11.

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.