How far is South Boston, MA from City of Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from South Boston, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Boston and City of Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Boston and City of Lowell.
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Start on Dorchester Street
85 m · 17 sec · Dorchester Street
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Turn left onto West Sixth Street
1583 ft · 56 sec · West Sixth Street
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Continue on Orton-Marotta Way
1105 ft · 40 sec · Orton-Marotta Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto B Street
89 m · 15 sec · B Street
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Turn left onto West Fifth Street
547 ft · 19 sec · West Fifth Street
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Turn right onto Dorchester Avenue
130 m · 19 sec · Dorchester Avenue
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Turn left onto West Fourth Street
1349 ft · 52 sec · West Fourth Street
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
49 m · 3 sec · Frontage Road
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Continue on Frontage Road
550 ft · 12 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 93 North
1287 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.1 mi · 4 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 · 45 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 South Boston 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 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9.83 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving South Boston and Rain Showers Likely near City of Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Boston to City of Lowell?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from South Boston and 18.3 miles from City of Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 $4.55 one way or $9.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Boston and Rain Showers Likely near City of Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
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 Burlington.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Boston and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 25.25 mi (40.64 km).
#1 South Boston
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.
| Population | 571,281 |
| Coordinates | 42.3334300, -71.0494900 |
| 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: 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 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
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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