How far is South Peabody, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from South Peabody, MA to Lowell, MA is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Halfway Point
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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 Peabody and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Peabody and Lowell.
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Start on Bay State Boulevard
18 m · 9 sec · Bay State Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lynn Street
777 ft · 28 sec · Lynn Street
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Turn left onto County Street
2364 ft · 1 min · County Street
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Turn left onto Lynnfield Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lynnfield Street
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Continue on Salem Street
1033 ft · 22 sec · Salem Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Condon Circle
21 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary onto US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
1303 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, MA 128 South: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
1316 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, MA 128 South: Waltham
1434 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
12.7 mi · 17 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 · 13 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 South Peabody 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
12.7 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving South Peabody and Mostly Cloudy near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Peabody to Lowell?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from South Peabody and 15.3 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Peabody and Mostly Cloudy near 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 Peabody and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 20.52 mi (33.02 km).
#1 South Peabody
A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 50,293 |
| Coordinates | 42.5098200, -70.9494900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.09 | $10.17 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
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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