How far is Tewksbury, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Tewksbury, MA to Lowell, MA is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tewksbury and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tewksbury and Lowell.
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Start on Pleasant Street
540 ft · 24 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Rogers Street
1 mi · 3 min · Rogers Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Rogers Street
3024 ft · 1 min · Rogers Street
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Continue on Wamesit Street
619 ft · 17 sec · Wamesit Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
1885 ft · 1 min · Central Street
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Turn right onto Thorndike Street
1019 ft · 33 sec · Thorndike Street
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Turn left onto YMCA Drive
609 ft · 17 sec · YMCA Drive
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Continue on Hale Street
762 ft · 21 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 Tewksbury 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.
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
2.47 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Tewksbury and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tewksbury to Lowell?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Dracut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Tewksbury and 2.9 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tewksbury and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Dracut
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dracut.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tewksbury and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 4.46 mi (7.17 km).
#1 Tewksbury
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 30,970 |
| Coordinates | 42.6106500, -71.2342200 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.74 | $1.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.84 | $1.67 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.85 | $1.71 |
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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