How far is Newbury, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Newbury, MA to Lowell, MA is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newbury and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newbury and Lowell.
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Start on High Road
22 m · 3 sec · High Road
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Keep slight right to continue on High Road
26 m · 4 sec · High Road
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Turn right onto Newman Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Newman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hay Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Hay Street
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Continue on Boston Road
1436 ft · 36 sec · Boston Road
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Turn left onto Newburyport Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · Newburyport Turnpike
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Turn right onto Elm Street
2 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Jackman Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Jackman Street
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Continue on Jewett Street
1 mi · 2 min · Jewett Street
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Turn slight left onto North Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Street
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Turn slight right onto Andover Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Andover Street
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Continue on Willow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
2390 ft · 1 min · Essex Street
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Turn straight onto Great Pond Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Great Pond Road
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Continue on Great Pond Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Great Pond Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Andover Street
45 m · 3 sec · Andover Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Andover Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Andover Street
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Continue on Peters Street
1433 ft · 31 sec · Peters Street
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Continue on Haverhill Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1223 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Union Street
1547 ft · 38 sec · Union Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
2053 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 9 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 Newbury 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
7.82 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Newbury and Mostly Cloudy near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newbury to Lowell?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
North Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Newbury and 20.1 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 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 Mostly Cloudy around Newbury and Mostly Cloudy 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
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newbury and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 25.62 mi (41.23 km).
#1 Newbury
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,175 |
| Coordinates | 42.7667600, -70.8453300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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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