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

The driving distance from Boxford, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
23.09 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.58 mi
26.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.58 mi
Kilometers
26.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.09 mi
Kilometers
37.16 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Boxford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boxford
2026-04-23T00:32
Arrive City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boxford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Andover
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Boxford
9.9 mi
00h 16m
To City of Lowell
13.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Topsfield Road

    25 m · 9 sec · Topsfield Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Topsfield Road Extension

    114 m · 8 sec · Topsfield Road Extension

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Lawrence Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lawrence Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Boxford Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Boxford Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Salem Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Salem Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Johnson Street

    152 m · 13 sec · Johnson Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Andover Street

    69 m · 5 sec · Andover Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Andover Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Andover Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Peters Street

    1433 ft · 31 sec · Peters Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Haverhill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1223 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Union Street

    1547 ft · 38 sec · Union Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro

    2053 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 38: Lowell, Tewksbury

    1449 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    141 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Rogers Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Rogers Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Nesmith Street

    2804 ft · 1 min · Nesmith Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Andover Street

    1331 ft · 35 sec · Andover Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Church Street

    736 ft · 17 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Green Street

    889 ft · 22 sec · Green Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Middlesex Street

    1 km · 1 min · Middlesex Street

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boxford 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
7.06 mi · 31%
Salem Street
2.45 mi · 11%
Boxford Street
1.8 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.36 mi · 6%
Haverhill Street
1.13 mi · 5%
Andover Street
1.09 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

6.67 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Andover
00h 16m from Boxford
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boxford and Partly Sunny near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Boxford and 13.2 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boxford and Partly Sunny near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Andover

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Andover, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

13 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

25 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boxford and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 16.58 mi (26.69 km).

Boxford

#1 Boxford

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,331
Coordinates42.6612000, -70.9967200
Altitude31
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: Topsfield Road (-70.99674, 42.660762)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.08 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.30
1.62 gal · 6.16 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.15 $6.30
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.56 $7.12
Premium $4.80 $3.89 $7.77
Diesel $4.49 $3.64 $7.27

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boxford and City of Lowell. The current time is 00:32:04.

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.