How far is Pembroke, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Pembroke, MA to Lowell, MA is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
63.81 mi
01h 08m
Flight
46.66 mi
75.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.66 mi
Kilometers
75.1 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.81 mi
Kilometers
102.69 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Sun, May 24, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in Pembroke
Mon, May 25, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke
2026-05-24T22:51
Arrive Lowell
Sun, May 24, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in 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 Pembroke
27.7 mi
00h 34m
To Lowell
36.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph E
Destination
51°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    2452 ft · 49 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Barker Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Barker Street

  3. 3

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Columbia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

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

    2044 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    10.7 mi · 14 min · Pilgrims Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  10. 10

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  23. 23

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

    945 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  25. 25

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

    626 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

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

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

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

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

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

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

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

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

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

    842 ft · 24 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 13 sec · Cambridge Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke and 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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
11.5 mi · 18%
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 17%
Pilgrims Highway
10.7 mi · 17%
Washington Street
4.01 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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston
00h 34m from Pembroke
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Pembroke and Rain near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke to Lowell?

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 27.7 miles from Pembroke and 36.2 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Pembroke and Rain near 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 0.7 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 0.6 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 14.5 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 0.8 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 Pembroke and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 46.66 mi (75.1 km).

Pembroke

#1 Pembroke

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

Population18,553
Coordinates42.0714900, -70.8092100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.809505, 42.071325)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.52 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.51
4.5 gal · 17.04 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.75 $17.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.89 $19.79
Premium $4.80 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $4.49 $10.10 $20.20

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke and Lowell. The current time is 22:51:36.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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