How far is White Island Shores, MA from City of Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from White Island Shores, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
85.24 mi
01h 32m
Flight
67.78 mi
109.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.78 mi
Kilometers
109.08 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.24 mi
Kilometers
137.18 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM EDT
Return by in White Island Shores
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Island Shores
2026-04-19T07:08
Arrive City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Island Shores
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
Randolph
MA

City in Massachusetts

From White Island Shores
42.3 mi
00h 46m
To City of Lowell
42.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between White Island Shores and City of Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Island Shores and City of Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on Scheffler Drive

    86 m · 18 sec · Scheffler Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plymouth Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Plymouth Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Glen Charlie Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Glen Charlie Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cranberry Highway

    1210 ft · 33 sec · Cranberry Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Cranberry Highway

    933 ft · 23 sec · Cranberry Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Maple Springs Road

    2019 ft · 34 sec · Maple Springs Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 25 West

    1607 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  12. 12

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  14. 14

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

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    22.5 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

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

    868 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

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

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

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

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

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

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

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

    842 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Chelmsford Street

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  27. 27

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  28. 28

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Island Shores 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
23.1 mi · 27%
MA 25 West
21.8 mi · 26%
Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 21%
US 3 North
10.8 mi · 13%
Glen Charlie Road
2.69 mi · 3%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
67.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 46m from White Island Shores
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving White Island Shores and Rain Showers Likely near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White Island Shores to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from White Island Shores and 42.9 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around White Island Shores and Rain Showers Likely near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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 Randolph and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.4 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 13.3 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 6.3 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Marriage Certificates Registry

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Registry office,Marriage license bureau

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

23 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Island Shores and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 67.78 mi (109.08 km).

White Island Shores

#1 White Island Shores

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population2,106
Coordinates41.8001000, -70.6347500
Altitude25
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: Scheffler Drive (-70.634791, 41.799991)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.39 L · about $11.71
Round trip
$23.42
6.02 gal · 22.78 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.71 $23.42
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.23 $26.47
Premium $4.80 $14.44 $28.89
Diesel $4.49 $13.51 $27.02

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 White Island Shores and City of Lowell. The current time is 07:08:02.

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.