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

The driving distance from North Scituate, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.14 mi
01h 18m
Flight
39.87 mi
64.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.87 mi
Kilometers
64.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.14 mi
Kilometers
98.39 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Sun, Nov 8, 7:22 AM EST
Return by in North Scituate
Sun, Nov 8, 8:41 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Scituate
2026-11-08T06:03
Arrive City of Lowell
Sun, Nov 8, 7:22 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Scituate
9:30 PM EST
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
Somerville
MA

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From North Scituate
24.4 mi
00h 39m
To City of Lowell
36.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    107 m · 31 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gannett Road

    575 ft · 22 sec · Gannett Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Henry Turner Bailey Road

    2288 ft · 56 sec · Henry Turner Bailey Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chief Justice Cushing Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on King Street

    3112 ft · 54 sec · King Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Chief Justice Cushing Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Justice Cushing Way

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Justice Cushing Way

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rotary Circle

    108 m · 6 sec · Summer Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Summer Street

    861 ft · 17 sec · Summer Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Otis Street

    3070 ft · 1 min · Otis Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Broad Cove Road

    3134 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Fore River Bridge

    1768 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Street

    142 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Street

    58 m · 3 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street

    1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Newport Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Hancock Street

    1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Neponset Avenue

    1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard

    75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  28. 28

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

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

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  41. 41

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

    945 ft · 27 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  43. 43

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

    626 ft · 15 sec

  44. 44

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

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  45. 45

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

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  46. 46

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  47. 47

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

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  48. 48

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

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  49. 49

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

    842 ft · 24 sec

  50. 50

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Chelmsford Street

  51. 51

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  52. 52

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  53. 53

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  54. 54

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  55. 55

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  56. 56

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Scituate 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
56 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 17%
I 93 North
3.39 mi · 6%
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 5%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 5%
Chief Justice Cushing Highway
2.72 mi · 4%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 3 North

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

9.83 mi · 00h 12m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerville
00h 39m from North Scituate
Leave By
3:52 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Scituate and Chance Rain Showers 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 Scituate to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from North Scituate and 36.8 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Scituate and Chance Rain Showers near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Somerville

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 Somerville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 2.7 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 2.8 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 13.1 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 2.6 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 Somerville.

RAIL

North Station

4 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

5 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

5 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Scituate and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 39.87 mi (64.16 km).

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#1 North Scituate

North Scituate is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.2189900, -70.7856000
Altitude4
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: (-70.785619, 42.219045)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $8.91
Round trip
$17.81
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $8.91 $17.81
Mid-grade $4.80 $10.36 $20.72
Premium $5.21 $11.26 $22.52
Diesel $6.28 $13.57 $27.14

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between North Scituate and City of Lowell. The current time is 06:03:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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