How far is Ashby, MA from City of Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Ashby, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.66 mi
00h 51m
Flight
25.48 mi
41.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.48 mi
Kilometers
41.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.66 mi
Kilometers
46.13 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Wed, May 13, 3:44 AM EDT
Return by in Ashby
Wed, May 13, 4:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashby
2026-05-13T02:52
Arrive City of Lowell
Wed, May 13, 3:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashby
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
Groton
MA

Town in Connecticut

From Ashby
14.5 mi
00h 25m
To City of Lowell
14.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashby and City of Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashby and City of Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on Common Road

    37 m · 11 sec · Common Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2021 ft · 57 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Turnpike Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Turnpike Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ashby Road

    2906 ft · 1 min · Ashby Road

  6. 6

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

    5.9 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Town Line Road

    539 ft · 12 sec · Town Line Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · South Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lowell Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Lowell Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Groton Road

    4.9 mi · 10 min · Groton Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 South: Lowell, Burlington

    1612 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 4: Chelmsford, North Chelmsford

    1310 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Drum Hill Rotary

    758 ft · 15 sec · Drum Hill Rotary

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Drum Hill Rotary

    50 m · 5 sec · Drum Hill Rotary

  17. 17

    Continue on Drum Hill Road

    1792 ft · 40 sec · Drum Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Westford Street

    1901 ft · 40 sec · Westford Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Westford Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Westford Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto School Street

    679 ft · 17 sec · School Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Branch Street

    971 ft · 20 sec · Branch Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Middlesex Street

    155 m · 20 sec · Middlesex Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashby and City of Lowell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
8.25 mi · 29%
Groton Road
4.94 mi · 17%
Lowell Road
4.13 mi · 14%
South Road
3.69 mi · 13%
Turnpike Road
2.12 mi · 7%
Westford Street
1.97 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

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

5.94 mi · 00h 11m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Groton
00h 25m from Ashby
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ashby and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashby to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Groton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Ashby and 14.2 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ashby and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Groton

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 Groton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

21 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

37 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashby and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 25.48 mi (41.01 km).

Ashby

#1 Ashby

City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population3,204
Coordinates42.6778700, -71.8203500
Altitude279
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: Common Road (-71.820349, 42.677869)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $3.93
Round trip
$7.86
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.93 $7.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.44 $8.88
Premium $4.80 $4.85 $9.69
Diesel $4.49 $4.53 $9.07

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashby and City of Lowell. The current time is 02:52:58.

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.