How far is Merrimac, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Merrimac, MA to Lowell, MA is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimac and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimac and Lowell.
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Start on Pleasant Street
120 m · 20 sec · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto School Street
5 m · 6 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Bartlett Street
798 ft · 38 sec · Bartlett Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
672 ft · 14 sec · Broad Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South
805 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Lowell, North Billerica
636 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Woburn Street
2336 ft · 1 min · Woburn Street
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Turn left onto Lawrence Street
2423 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Street
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Turn left onto Moore Street
2593 ft · 1 min · Moore Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gorham Street
1424 ft · 40 sec · Gorham Street
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Continue on Thorndike Street
1132 ft · 35 sec · Thorndike Street
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Turn left onto YMCA Drive
609 ft · 17 sec · YMCA Drive
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Continue on Hale Street
762 ft · 21 sec · Hale Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrimac and Lowell.
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.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Merrimac 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 Merrimac to Lowell?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
North Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Merrimac and 15.1 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Merrimac and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near North Andover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Andover.
Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
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Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimac and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 20.97 mi (33.74 km).
#1 Merrimac
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 6,972 |
| Coordinates | 42.8306500, -71.0022800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
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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