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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Ashburnham, MA is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.45 mi
01h 01m
Flight
29.79 mi
47.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.79 mi
Kilometers
47.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.45 mi
Kilometers
63.49 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashburnham
Tue, Apr 14, 10:27 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Tue, Apr 14, 11:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-04-14T21:26
Arrive Ashburnham
Tue, Apr 14, 10:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
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
Harvard
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From City of Lowell
19.7 mi
00h 30m
To Ashburnham
19.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    529 ft · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chelmsford Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire

    763 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    1724 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Abbott Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Abbott Avenue

  17. 17

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Laurel Street

    1128 ft · 34 sec · Laurel Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Kimball Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kimball Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    22 m · 3 sec · River Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mayland Street

    752 ft · 33 sec · Mayland Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Fairview Street

    155 m · 28 sec · Fairview Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Westminster Hill Road

    654 ft · 32 sec · Westminster Hill Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Ashburnham Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Ashburnham State Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ashburnham State Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Fitchburg Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fitchburg Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street North

    1301 ft · 24 sec · Main Street North

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Water Street

    41 m · 3 sec · Water Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
11.6 mi · 29%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 28%
Concord Turnpike
3.75 mi · 10%
Ashburnham State Road
2.3 mi · 6%
Fitchburg Road
1.68 mi · 4%
Water Street
1.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harvard
00h 30m from City of Lowell
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Lowell and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ashburnham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from City of Lowell and 19.8 miles from Ashburnham.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Lowell and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ashburnham.

Stop Ideas Near Harvard

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 Harvard and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

28 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Ashburnham. Straight-line distance: 29.79 mi (47.95 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Ashburnham

#2 Ashburnham

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,350
Coordinates42.6362000, -71.9078500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Ashburnham (-71.90785, 42.6362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.27 L · about $5.41
Round trip
$10.81
2.78 gal · 10.54 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.41 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.11 $12.22
Premium $4.80 $6.67 $13.34
Diesel $4.49 $6.24 $12.48

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Ashburnham. The current time is 21:26:20.

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.