How far is South Dennis, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from South Dennis, MA to Lowell, MA is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.77 mi
01h 57m
Flight
88.21 mi
141.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.21 mi
Kilometers
141.96 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.77 mi
Kilometers
178.26 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Mon, May 25, 8:50 PM EDT
Return by in South Dennis
Mon, May 25, 10:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Dennis
2026-05-25T18:52
Arrive Lowell
Mon, May 25, 8:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Dennis
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hanover
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From South Dennis
51.8 mi
00h 58m
To Lowell
59 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Dennis Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Memorial Day
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Dennis and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Dennis and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1164 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highbank Road

    2448 ft · 49 sec · Highbank Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Great Western Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Great Western Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    606 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Whites Path

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Whites Path

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Station Avenue

    1670 ft · 41 sec · Station Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1492 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Mid Cape Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell

    945 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    626 ft · 15 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    842 ft · 24 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Dennis and Lowell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 38%
Mid Cape Highway
19.5 mi · 18%
I 93 North
11.5 mi · 10%
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 10%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 3%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanover
00h 58m from South Dennis
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Dennis 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 South Dennis to Lowell?

The road trip is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from South Dennis and 59 miles from Lowell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.21 one way or $30.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Dennis and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Hanover

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hanover, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hanover.

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

33 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

34 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

35 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Dennis and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 88.21 mi (141.96 km).

South Dennis

#1 South Dennis

Census designated place

Population3,643
Coordinates41.6895600, -70.1564100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.156256, 41.689594)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.8 L · about $15.21
Round trip
$30.42
7.82 gal · 29.6 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.21 $30.42
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.19 $34.38
Premium $4.80 $18.76 $37.53
Diesel $4.49 $17.55 $35.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between South Dennis and Lowell. The current time is 18:52:59.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.