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

The driving distance from Attleboro, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 59 miles (94.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
58.95 mi
01h 03m
Flight
48.01 mi
77.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.01 mi
Kilometers
77.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.95 mi
Kilometers
94.87 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Sat, Apr 18, 6:50 PM EDT
Return by in Attleboro
Sat, Apr 18, 7:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attleboro
2026-04-18T17:46
Arrive City of Lowell
Sat, Apr 18, 6:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Attleboro
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
Needham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Attleboro
29 mi
00h 31m
To City of Lowell
30 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    11 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Robert F. Toner Boulevard

    105 m · 12 sec · Robert F. Toner Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Boston

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Dedham Street, Westwood, Canton

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Dedham Street, Westwood

    100 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Dedham Street

    2192 ft · 53 sec · Dedham Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Canton Street

    714 ft · 14 sec · Canton Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · University Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    931 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    21.9 mi · 30 min · Yankee Division Highway

  14. 14

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

    868 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

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

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

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

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

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

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

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

    842 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Chelmsford Street

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  25. 25

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Attleboro 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
21.9 mi · 37%
I 95 North
17.9 mi · 30%
US 3 North
10.8 mi · 18%
North Main Street
1.84 mi · 3%
Chelmsford Street
1.79 mi · 3%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

21.9 mi · 00h 30m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needham
00h 31m from Attleboro
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Attleboro and 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 Attleboro to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 59 miles (94.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Attleboro and 30 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Attleboro and Mostly Cloudy near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Needham

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 Needham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.2 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 9.1 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

11 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

15 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

15 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

16 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attleboro and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 48.01 mi (77.26 km).

Attleboro

#1 Attleboro

A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population45,444
Coordinates41.9445400, -71.2856100
Altitude35
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: (-71.284991, 41.944584)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.18
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.09 $16.18
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.15 $18.29
Premium $4.80 $9.98 $19.96
Diesel $4.49 $9.34 $18.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Attleboro and City of Lowell. The current time is 17:46:54.

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.