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

The driving distance from West Wareham, MA to Lowell, MA is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
76.24 mi
01h 17m
Flight
64.86 mi
104.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.86 mi
Kilometers
104.38 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.24 mi
Kilometers
122.7 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM EDT
Return by in West Wareham
Sun, Apr 19, 9:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Wareham
2026-04-19T06:27
Arrive Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Wareham
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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From West Wareham
38 mi
00h 38m
To Lowell
38.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Wareham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Wareham Center as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road

    2320 ft · 48 sec · County Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1732 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    22.5 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

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

    868 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

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

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

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

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

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

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

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

    842 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Wareham 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
23.1 mi · 30%
Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 23%
I 495 North
16.4 mi · 22%
US 3 North
10.8 mi · 14%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 3%
Chelmsford Street
1.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight right

22.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 38m from West Wareham
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Wareham and Rain Showers Likely near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Wareham to Lowell?

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from West Wareham and 38.2 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Wareham and Rain Showers Likely near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11 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 10.9 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Wareham and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 64.86 mi (104.38 km).

West Wareham

#1 West Wareham

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population2,064
Coordinates41.7898300, -70.7603100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.76033, 41.789824)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.18 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.93
5.38 gal · 20.36 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.46 $20.93
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.83 $23.66
Premium $4.80 $12.91 $25.82
Diesel $4.49 $12.07 $24.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Wareham and Lowell. The current time is 06:27:35.

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.