How far is Wenham, MA from City of Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Wenham, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.44 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.02 mi
35.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.02 mi
Kilometers
35.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.44 mi
Kilometers
58.64 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Thu, Jun 11, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Wenham
Thu, Jun 11, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wenham
2026-06-11T04:36
Arrive City of Lowell
Thu, Jun 11, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wenham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Woburn
MA

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Wenham
18 mi
00h 22m
To City of Lowell
18.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wenham and City of Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wenham and City of Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    93 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    94 m · 6 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Topsfield Road

    1929 ft · 38 sec · Topsfield Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cabot Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cabot Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Conant Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Conant Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward MA 128 South

    100 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    18.8 mi · 26 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

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

    626 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

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

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

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

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

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

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

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

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

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

    842 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Chelmsford Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wenham and City of 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
18.8 mi · 52%
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 29%
Chelmsford Street
1.79 mi · 5%
Cabot Street
1.1 mi · 3%
Cedar Street
0.91 mi · 3%
Conant Street
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

18.8 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
22 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woburn
00h 22m from Wenham
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Wenham and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wenham to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Woburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Wenham and 18.5 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Wenham and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Woburn

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Woburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.6 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

4 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

15 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

16 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wenham and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 22.02 mi (35.44 km).

Wenham

#1 Wenham

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population5,164
Coordinates42.6042600, -70.8911600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
City of Lowell

#2 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.891031, 42.604241)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.04
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.02 $10.04
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.67 $11.34
Premium $4.80 $6.19 $12.38
Diesel $4.49 $5.79 $11.58

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Wenham and City of Lowell. The current time is 04:36:17.

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.