How far is Rowley, MA from City of Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Rowley, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rowley and City of Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowley and City of Lowell.
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Start on the route
10 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Church Street
86 m · 6 sec · Church Street
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Turn straight onto Central Street
2 mi · 3 min · Central Street
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Continue on Glen Street
642 ft · 13 sec · Glen Street
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Continue on Glen Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Glen Street
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Continue on Coleman Road
2664 ft · 58 sec · Coleman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Jackman Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Jackman Street
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Continue on Jewett Street
1 mi · 2 min · Jewett Street
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Turn slight left onto North Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Street
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Turn slight right onto Andover Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Andover Street
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Continue on Willow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
2390 ft · 1 min · Essex Street
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Turn straight onto Great Pond Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Great Pond Road
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Continue on Great Pond Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Great Pond Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Andover Street
45 m · 3 sec · Andover Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Andover Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Andover Street
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Continue on Peters Street
1433 ft · 31 sec · Peters Street
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Continue on Haverhill Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1223 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Union Street
1547 ft · 38 sec · Union Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
2053 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 38: Lowell, Tewksbury
1449 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
141 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Rogers Street
1 mi · 3 min · Rogers Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Nesmith Street
2804 ft · 1 min · Nesmith Street
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Turn left onto Andover Street
1331 ft · 35 sec · Andover Street
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Continue on Church Street
736 ft · 17 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Green Street
889 ft · 22 sec · Green Street
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Continue on Middlesex Street
1 km · 1 min · Middlesex Street
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Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
5 m · 6 sec · Arch 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 Rowley 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.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
6.67 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rowley and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near City of Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rowley to City of Lowell?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
North Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Rowley and 17.6 miles from City of Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rowley and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near City of Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near North Andover
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 North Andover.
Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rowley and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 23.14 mi (37.24 km).
#1 Rowley
City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 6,393 |
| Coordinates | 42.7167600, -70.8786600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
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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