How far is Lowell, MA from Watertown, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Watertown, MA is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Watertown.
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Start on Hale Street
148 m · 15 sec · Hale Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 16 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Chelmsford Street
2924 ft · 56 sec · Chelmsford Street
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Turn left onto Plain Street
587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street
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Take the ramp straight
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector
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Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 4 South, MA 225 East: Lexington
1520 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Bedford Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street
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At the end of the road, turn straight
25 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bedford Street
139 m · 7 sec · Bedford Street
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Continue on Massachusetts Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
2597 ft · 44 sec · Pleasant Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Watertown Street
26 m · 1 sec · Watertown Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Watertown Street
1 km · 1 min · Watertown Street
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Continue on Winter Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Winter Street
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Turn left onto Concord Avenue
527 ft · 11 sec · Concord Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Mill Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Trapelo Road
1453 ft · 31 sec · Trapelo Road
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Turn slight right onto Lexington Street
2827 ft · 1 min · Lexington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Belmont Street
57 m · 4 sec · Belmont Street
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Turn slight left onto Lexington Street
92 m · 16 sec · Lexington Street
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Turn slight left onto Orchard Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Orchard Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Church Street
4 m · 1 sec · Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Church Street
1277 ft · 42 sec · Church Street
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Turn sharp right onto Oliver Street
131 m · 19 sec · Oliver Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oliver Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Watertown.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Partly Sunny near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Watertown?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 11.4 miles from Lowell and 11.4 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Partly Sunny near Watertown.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burlington.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 19.37 mi (31.17 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watertown
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 36,125 |
| Coordinates | 42.3709300, -71.1828300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watertown (-71.18283, 42.37093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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