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

The driving distance from West Dennis, MA to Lowell, MA is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
109.19 mi
01h 58m
Flight
88.94 mi
143.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.94 mi
Kilometers
143.14 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.19 mi
Kilometers
175.73 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM EDT
Return by in West Dennis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Dennis
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West 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 West Dennis
51.4 mi
00h 59m
To Lowell
57.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Dennis Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using West Barnstable as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 20 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 West Dennis and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2896 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Bridge Street

    640 ft · 16 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    78 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Station Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Station Avenue

  5. 5

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

    1492 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Mid Cape Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

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

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

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

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  25. 25

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

    945 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  27. 27

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

    626 ft · 15 sec

  28. 28

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

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

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

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

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

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

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

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  33. 33

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

    842 ft · 24 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West 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
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 39%
Mid Cape Highway
19.5 mi · 18%
I 93 North
11.5 mi · 11%
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 10%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 3%
Station Avenue
2.28 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanover
00h 59m from West Dennis
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West 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 West Dennis to Lowell?

The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 51.4 miles from West Dennis and 57.8 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.98 one way or $29.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West 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 West Dennis and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 88.94 mi (143.14 km).

West Dennis

#1 West Dennis

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population2,242
Coordinates41.6645600, -70.1728000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.172805, 41.664409)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.59 L · about $14.98
Round trip
$29.95
7.7 gal · 29.18 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.98 $29.95
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.93 $33.86
Premium $4.80 $18.48 $36.95
Diesel $4.49 $17.28 $34.56

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 West Dennis and Lowell. The current time is 21:13:18.

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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.