How far is Newburyport, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Newburyport, MA to Lowell, MA is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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 41m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newburyport and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newburyport and 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
26.3 mi · 31 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 Newburyport and 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
26.3 mi · 00h 31m
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 Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newburyport to Lowell?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 18.8 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newburyport and Mostly Sunny near 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 Lowell. Straight-line distance: 25.49 mi (41.02 km).
#1 Newburyport
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 18,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.8125900, -70.8772800 |
| 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 11m |
| 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 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
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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