How far is Pepperell, MA from City of Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Pepperell, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pepperell and City of Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pepperell and City of Lowell.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto River Road
31 m · 4 sec · River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
5 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Groton Street
96 m · 13 sec · Groton Street
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Turn left onto Tarbell Street
2062 ft · 59 sec · Tarbell Street
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Continue on Lowell Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lowell Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Main Street
2603 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street
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Continue on Dunstable Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road
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Turn left onto Westford Road
1160 ft · 31 sec · Westford Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 3 South: Burlington
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 4: Chelmsford, North Chelmsford
1310 ft · 39 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Drum Hill Rotary
758 ft · 15 sec · Drum Hill Rotary
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Exit the rotary onto Drum Hill Rotary
50 m · 5 sec · Drum Hill Rotary
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Continue on Drum Hill Road
1792 ft · 40 sec · Drum Hill Road
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Continue on Westford Street
1901 ft · 40 sec · Westford Street
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Continue on Westford Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westford Street
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Turn left onto School Street
679 ft · 17 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Branch Street
971 ft · 20 sec · Branch Street
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Continue on Middlesex Street
155 m · 20 sec · Middlesex Street
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Turn left
529 ft · 39 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pepperell and City of Lowell.
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.
US 3 South
Merge slight left
4.06 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pepperell and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pepperell to City of Lowell?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Tyngsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Pepperell and 6.8 miles from City of Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:26 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 Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pepperell and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Tyngsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tyngsboro.
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pepperell and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 13.68 mi (22.02 km).
#1 Pepperell
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 12,043 |
| Coordinates | 42.6659200, -71.5884000 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 109,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.6388700, -71.3217100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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