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

The driving distance from Ashland, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
40.28 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.07 mi
43.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.07 mi
Kilometers
43.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.28 mi
Kilometers
64.82 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 30, 4:06 AM EDT
Return by in Ashland
Thu, Apr 30, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-04-30T03:19
Arrive City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 30, 4:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
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
Bolton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Ashland
19.6 mi
00h 23m
To City of Lowell
20.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Concord Street

    73 m · 12 sec · Concord Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Front Street

    99 m · 13 sec · Front Street

  4. 4

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

    690 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Cordaville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cordaville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Oak Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Turnpike Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2026 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  16. 16

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland 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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
28.7 mi · 71%
Chelmsford Street
2.94 mi · 7%
Turnpike Road
2.93 mi · 7%
Oak Street
1.56 mi · 4%
Cordaville Road
0.75 mi · 2%
Pleasant Street
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

28.3 mi · 00h 33m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 23m from Ashland
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Ashland and Rain Showers near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Ashland and 20.8 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ashland and Rain Showers near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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 Bolton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
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Shoppers World
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

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1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

41 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 27.07 mi (43.57 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population17,887
Coordinates42.2612100, -71.4634000
Altitude56
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: (-71.463516, 42.261095)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.38 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.05
2.84 gal · 10.76 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.52 $11.05
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.24 $12.49
Premium $4.80 $6.81 $13.63
Diesel $4.49 $6.37 $12.75

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and City of Lowell. The current time is 03:19:18.

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.