How far is Salem, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Salem, MA to Lowell, MA is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Lowell.
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Start on Gedney Street
134 m · 21 sec · Gedney Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1525 ft · 39 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Dalton Parkway
805 ft · 23 sec · Dalton Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highland Avenue
55 m · 3 sec · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Essex Street
145 m · 15 sec · Essex Street
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Turn left onto Boston Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Boston Street
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Continue on Main Street
2548 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lowell Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lowell Street
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Take the ramp right toward MA 128 South: Boston
578 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
15.3 mi · 21 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 Salem and 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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
15.3 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Salem and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Lowell?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Woburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Salem and 17.1 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Salem and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Woburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woburn.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 22.75 mi (36.61 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Massachusetts.
| Population | 43,581 |
| Coordinates | 42.5195400, -70.8967200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.21 | $10.41 |
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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