How far is Truro, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Truro, MA to Lowell, MA is about 138 miles (222.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
138.02 mi
02h 25m
Flight
78.37 mi
126.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.37 mi
Kilometers
126.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.02 mi
Kilometers
222.12 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Truro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Truro
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Truro
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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Truro
65.8 mi
01h 12m
To Lowell
72.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Truro and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Route 6A

    726 ft · 15 sec · Old Route 6A

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward 6: Grand Army Of The Republic Highway

    119 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 6

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Route 6

  5. 5

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 6

    1.4 km · 1 min · Route 6

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway

    2.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Mid Cape Highway

    35.8 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  16. 16

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

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

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  29. 29

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

    945 ft · 27 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  31. 31

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

    626 ft · 15 sec

  32. 32

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

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  33. 33

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

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  35. 35

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

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  36. 36

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

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  37. 37

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

    842 ft · 24 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Truro 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
41 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 31%
Mid Cape Highway
35.8 mi · 26%
I 93 North
11.5 mi · 8%
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 8%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.59 mi · 5%
Route 6
6 mi · 4%
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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.6 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 12m from Truro
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Truro 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 Truro to Lowell?

The road trip is about 138 miles (222.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.8 miles from Truro and 72.2 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.94 one way or $37.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Truro and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, 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 Plymouth.

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Truro and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 78.37 mi (126.12 km).

Truro

#1 Truro

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, comprising two villages: Truro and North Truro

Population2,007
Coordinates41.9934400, -70.0497500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Route 6A (-70.049916, 41.993367)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.44 L · about $18.94
Round trip
$37.89
9.74 gal · 36.88 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.94 $37.89
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.41 $42.83
Premium $4.80 $23.37 $46.74
Diesel $4.49 $21.86 $43.71

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Truro and Lowell. The current time is 22:51:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.