How far is North Plymouth, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from North Plymouth, MA to Lowell, MA is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Plymouth and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Plymouth and Lowell.
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Start on the route
61 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Hamilton Street
88 m · 18 sec · Hamilton Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Court Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 North: Duxbury, Boston
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
24.5 mi · 31 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway
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Turn right onto Winthrop Street
760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street
36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street
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Continue on Main Street
2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street
29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Road
2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell
945 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
626 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
2462 ft · 32 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
2299 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
1368 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
842 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Hale Street
148 m · 13 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 North Plymouth 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.
Pilgrims Highway
Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
24.5 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving North Plymouth and Rain Showers Likely near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Plymouth to Lowell?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from North Plymouth and 38.5 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Plymouth and Rain Showers Likely near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near South Boston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Boston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Plymouth and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 56.06 mi (90.22 km).
#1 North Plymouth
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
| Population | 3,600 |
| Coordinates | 41.9709400, -70.6828100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.69 | $19.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.18 | $22.35 |
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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