How far is Newburyport, MA from City of Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Newburyport, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newburyport and City of Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newburyport and City of Lowell.
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Start on Atkinson Street
51 m · 10 sec · Atkinson Street
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Turn right onto Strong Street
94 m · 17 sec · Strong Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
106 m · 22 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Boardman Street
135 m · 21 sec · Boardman Street
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Turn right onto High Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · High Street
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Turn slight right onto Moseley Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Moseley Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spofford Street
20 m · 2 sec · Spofford Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Spofford Street
843 ft · 23 sec · Spofford Street
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Continue on Main Street
1143 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
40 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
815 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Evans Place
1132 ft · 32 sec · Evans Place
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Merrimac Street
2281 ft · 46 sec · Merrimac Street
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Turn slight right onto Beacon Street
1464 ft · 31 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn right
2417 ft · 57 sec
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Take the ramp left toward I 495 South: Haverhill
1424 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 38: Lowell, Tewksbury
1449 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
141 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Rogers Street
1 mi · 3 min · Rogers Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Nesmith Street
2804 ft · 1 min · Nesmith Street
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Turn left onto Andover Street
1331 ft · 35 sec · Andover Street
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Continue on Church Street
736 ft · 17 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Green Street
889 ft · 22 sec · Green Street
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Continue on Middlesex Street
1 km · 1 min · Middlesex Street
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Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street
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Turn left
529 ft · 39 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newburyport and City of Lowell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newburyport and Mostly Sunny near City of Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newburyport to City of Lowell?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Haverhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Newburyport and 19.6 miles from City of Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newburyport and Mostly Sunny near City of Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Haverhill
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 Haverhill.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Exeter station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newburyport and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 25.55 mi (41.12 km).
#1 Newburyport
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 18,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.8125900, -70.8772800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 109,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.6388700, -71.3217100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
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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