How far is Weymouth, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Weymouth, MA to Lowell, MA is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
50.13 mi
00h 54m
Flight
34.36 mi
55.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.36 mi
Kilometers
55.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.13 mi
Kilometers
80.67 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in Weymouth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weymouth
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weymouth
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
Medford
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Weymouth
21.4 mi
00h 27m
To Lowell
28.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
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 Weymouth and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    120 m · 31 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Middle Street

    1433 ft · 32 sec · Middle Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2276 ft · 44 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    2263 ft · 53 sec · Commercial Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Union Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Union Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Union Street Rotary

    13 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto MA 3 North: Boston

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 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 Weymouth 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
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
11.5 mi · 23%
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 21%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 6%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 4%
Cambridge Street
1.8 mi · 4%
Chelmsford Street
1.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 3 North

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

9.83 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medford
00h 27m from Weymouth
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Weymouth 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 Weymouth to Lowell?

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Weymouth and 28.7 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Weymouth and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Medford

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 Medford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5 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 5.1 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 13.2 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 4.9 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 Medford.

RAIL

North Station

7 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

8 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

9 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weymouth and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 34.36 mi (55.3 km).

Weymouth

#1 Weymouth

The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population58,104
Coordinates42.2209300, -70.9397700
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.939411, 42.221055)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.7 L · about $6.89
Round trip
$13.77
3.54 gal · 13.4 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.89 $13.77
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.78 $15.57
Premium $4.80 $8.49 $16.99
Diesel $4.49 $7.94 $15.89

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 Weymouth and Lowell. The current time is 22:04:47.

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.