How far is Ashby, MA from Lowell, MA?
Fastest route
The driving distance between Ashby, Massachusetts and Lowell, Massachusetts is 33.4 miles (53.6 kilometers). The drive time is about 46 minutes.
Here are the steps for the most direct route:
- Head northeast on Main St toward Lowell.
- Continue onto MA-111 N.
- Take exit 80 for MA-31 N toward Ashby State RdContinue to follow MA-31 N.
- Continue onto MA-119 W.
If you want to meet halfway between Ashby and Lowell, Massachusetts, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 42.469655 and -71.464709, or 42º 28' 16.196" N, -71º 27' 48.814" W. This location is 16.7 miles away from Ashby and Lowell and it would take approximately 23 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashby and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashby and Lowell.
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Start on Common Road
37 m · 11 sec · Common Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2021 ft · 57 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Turnpike Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Ashby Road
2906 ft · 1 min · Ashby Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
5.9 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Continue on Town Line Road
539 ft · 12 sec · Town Line Road
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Continue on South Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · South Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lowell Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Lowell Road
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Continue on Groton Road
4.9 mi · 10 min · Groton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 South: Lowell, Burlington
1612 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495, MA 110: Marlboro, Lawrence, Chelmsford
1805 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
1349 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Chelmsford Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Hale Street
148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashby and Lowell.
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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ashby 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 Ashby to Lowell?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 14.9 miles from Ashby and 18.3 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ashby and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Groton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Nashua City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Groton.
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Framingham station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashby and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 25.81 mi (41.53 km).
#1 Ashby
City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 3,204 |
| Coordinates | 42.6778700, -71.8203500 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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