How far is Scituate, MA from City of Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Scituate, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scituate and City of Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scituate and City of Lowell.
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Start on Allen Place
81 m · 14 sec · Allen Place
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Turn right onto Front Street
1180 ft · 24 sec · Front Street
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Keep slight right to continue on First Parish Road
2281 ft · 1 min · First Parish Road
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Turn left onto Stockbridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stockbridge Road
538 ft · 17 sec · Stockbridge Road
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Turn left onto Country Way
1276 ft · 42 sec · Country Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cornet Stetson Road
45 m · 3 sec · Cornet Stetson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Cornet Stetson Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Cornet Stetson Road
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Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on Webster Street
1070 ft · 30 sec · Webster Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2104 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
1990 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
10.7 mi · 14 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway
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Turn right onto Winthrop Street
760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street
36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street
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Continue on Main Street
2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street
29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Road
2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell
945 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.1 mi · 2 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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn sharp left onto Westford Street
140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street
117 m · 18 sec · 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 Scituate and City of Lowell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving 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 Scituate to City of Lowell?
The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Scituate and 35.4 miles from City of Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Scituate and Chance Rain Showers near City of Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near South Boston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Boston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scituate and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 43.13 mi (69.41 km).
#1 Scituate
Seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
| Population | 19,047 |
| Coordinates | 42.1959300, -70.7258700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.85 | $21.69 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.14 | $20.29 |
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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