How far is Nahant, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Nahant, MA to Lowell, MA is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nahant and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nahant and Lowell.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
80 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Ocean Street
91 m · 14 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn right onto Nahant Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Nahant Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nahant Circle
545 ft · 7 sec · Lynnway
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Exit the rotary onto Lynnway
2608 ft · 37 sec · Lynnway
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Turn right
134 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Market Street
1778 ft · 43 sec · Market Street
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Turn slight left onto North Common Street
3280 ft · 58 sec · North Common Street
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Continue on Market Square
640 ft · 11 sec · Market Square
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street
33 m · 2 sec · Federal Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street
1067 ft · 29 sec · Federal Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marion Street
41 m · 2 sec · Marion Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Marion Street
116 m · 6 sec · Marion Street
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Turn right onto Kirtland Street
1277 ft · 41 sec · Kirtland Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1606 ft · 37 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Avenue
2013 ft · 44 sec · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Prospect Street
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Turn slight right onto Hopkins Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Hopkins Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
696 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Waltham, Providence Rhode Island
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
626 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
2462 ft · 32 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
2299 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
1368 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
842 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Hale Street
148 m · 13 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 Nahant 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.
US 3 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9.83 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Nahant 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 Nahant to Lowell?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Woburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Nahant and 19.1 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Nahant and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Woburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woburn.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nahant and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 24.77 mi (39.86 km).
#1 Nahant
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 3,506 |
| Coordinates | 42.4264900, -70.9189400 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
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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