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Cities Near Lowell

Cities near Lowell, Massachusetts: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Lawrence, Nashua, Waltham. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Lowell, Massachusetts is Lawrence, about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 31 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Lawrence9 mi / 15 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Nashua12 mi / 19 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Waltham18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Malden19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
South Peabody21 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Framingham Center24 mi / 39 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Manchester26 mi / 42 km50 minDrive/railDay trip
Quincy31 mi / 50 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Worcester36 mi / 57 km1 hr 4 minDrive/railDay trip
Brockton41 mi / 66 km1 hr 13 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Lowell

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Lawrence, Nashua, Waltham, Malden, South Peabody. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Lowell include Lawrence, Nashua, Waltham, Malden, South Peabody. The closest is Lawrence, about 9 miles (15 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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