How far is North Andover, MA from City of Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from North Andover, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.24 mi
00h 20m
Flight
10.35 mi
16.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.35 mi
Kilometers
16.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.24 mi
Kilometers
24.52 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in North Andover
Sun, Apr 19, 12:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Andover
2026-04-19T00:10
Arrive City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 12:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Andover
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Tewksbury
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From North Andover
6.2 mi
00h 10m
To City of Lowell
9.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Andover and City of Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Andover and City of Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Middlesex Street

    43 m · 14 sec · Middlesex Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Waverley Road

    1030 ft · 29 sec · Waverley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto William Street

    593 ft · 28 sec · William Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1792 ft · 48 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro

    1373 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 38: Lowell, Tewksbury

    1449 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    141 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Rogers Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Rogers Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Nesmith Street

    2804 ft · 1 min · Nesmith Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Andover Street

    1331 ft · 35 sec · Andover Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    736 ft · 17 sec · Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Green Street

    889 ft · 22 sec · Green Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Middlesex Street

    1 km · 1 min · Middlesex Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Andover and City of Lowell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
118.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
8.47 mi · 56%
Rogers Street
1.04 mi · 7%
Middlesex Street
0.65 mi · 4%
Nesmith Street
0.53 mi · 3%
Massachusetts Avenue
0.34 mi · 2%
MA 38
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

8.21 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tewksbury
00h 10m from North Andover
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving North Andover and Rain Showers Likely near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Andover to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Tewksbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from North Andover and 9.1 miles from City of Lowell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.10 one way or $4.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Andover and Rain Showers Likely near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Tewksbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tewksbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tewksbury.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

13 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

22 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

30 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

North Station

31 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Andover and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 10.35 mi (16.65 km).

North Andover

#1 North Andover

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population31,460
Coordinates42.6987000, -71.1350600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
City of Lowell

#2 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.134981, 42.698792)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $2.10
Round trip
$4.20
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.10 $4.20
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.37 $4.75
Premium $4.80 $2.59 $5.18
Diesel $4.49 $2.42 $4.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Andover and City of Lowell. The current time is 00:10:52.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.