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

The driving distance from North Pembroke, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.93 mi
01h 10m
Flight
46.39 mi
74.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.39 mi
Kilometers
74.65 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.93 mi
Kilometers
99.66 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in North Pembroke
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Pembroke
2026-04-19T05:48
Arrive City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Pembroke
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Boston
MA

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

From North Pembroke
27 mi
00h 35m
To City of Lowell
35 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°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 Pembroke and City of Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Columbia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston

    2044 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    10.7 mi · 14 min · Pilgrims Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell

    945 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    626 ft · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    842 ft · 24 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Chelmsford Street

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  35. 35

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  36. 36

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
11.5 mi · 19%
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 17%
Pilgrims Highway
10.7 mi · 17%
Washington Street
3.61 mi · 6%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 5%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

10.7 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston
00h 35m from North Pembroke
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving North Pembroke 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 Pembroke to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from North Pembroke and 35 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 0.3 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 0.4 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 0.2 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

South Station

1 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

1 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

2 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Pembroke and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 46.39 mi (74.65 km).

North Pembroke

#1 North Pembroke

Census designated place

Population3,292
Coordinates42.0931600, -70.7925400
Altitude14
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: Water Street (-70.792874, 42.093453)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.27 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
4.36 gal · 16.54 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.48 $16.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.59 $19.17
Premium $4.80 $10.46 $20.92
Diesel $4.49 $9.78 $19.57

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 Pembroke and City of Lowell. The current time is 05:48:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.