How far is Marshfield, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Marshfield, MA to Lowell, MA is about 62.8 miles (101 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
62.75 mi
01h 05m
Flight
48.7 mi
78.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.7 mi
Kilometers
78.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.75 mi
Kilometers
100.98 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Marshfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshfield
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshfield
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 Marshfield
28.3 mi
00h 32m
To Lowell
34.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Marshfield Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Wednesday
Using Duxbury as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ocean Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ocean Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Plain Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Plain Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Church Street

    1093 ft · 24 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    15.5 mi · 20 min · Pilgrims Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell

    945 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    626 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    842 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
15.5 mi · 25%
I 93 North
11.5 mi · 18%
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 17%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 5%
Plain Street
2.37 mi · 4%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

15.5 mi · 00h 20m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Boston
00h 32m from Marshfield
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Marshfield and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 28.3 miles from Marshfield and 34.5 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Marshfield and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

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 1.2 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 1.1 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 2.8 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 1.3 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 Marshfield and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 48.7 mi (78.38 km).

Marshfield

#1 Marshfield

Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK

Population26,037
Coordinates42.0917700, -70.7055900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Ocean Street (-70.705593, 42.091994)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.19
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.60 $17.19
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.72 $19.43
Premium $4.80 $10.61 $21.21
Diesel $4.49 $9.92 $19.84

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 Marshfield and Lowell. The current time is 23:33:33.

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.