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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Ashby, MA is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
29.27 mi
00h 57m
Flight
25.48 mi
41.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.48 mi
Kilometers
41.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.27 mi
Kilometers
47.1 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashby
Tue, Apr 14, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Tue, Apr 14, 11:21 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 Ashby
Tue, Apr 14, 10:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Groton
MA

Town in Connecticut

From City of Lowell
14.6 mi
00h 28m
To Ashby
14.7 mi
00h 28m

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

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    529 ft · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Middlesex Street

    155 m · 15 sec · Middlesex Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Branch Street

    971 ft · 26 sec · Branch Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto School Street

    679 ft · 16 sec · School Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Westford Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Westford Street

  6. 6

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

    1901 ft · 40 sec · Westford Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Drum Hill Road

    1877 ft · 41 sec · Drum Hill Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Drum Hill Rotary

    81 m · 5 sec · Drum Hill Rotary

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Drum Hill Rotary

    64 m · 5 sec · Drum Hill Rotary

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward US 3 North: Nashua New Hampshire

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 40: Westford, North Chelmsford

    1167 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Groton Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Groton Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Groton Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Groton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lowell Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Lowell Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1844 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Road

    2264 ft · 48 sec · South Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Street

    121 m · 8 sec · South Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Town Line Road

    539 ft · 12 sec · Town Line Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wheeler Road

    1465 ft · 42 sec · Wheeler Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Ashby Road

    1441 ft · 41 sec · Ashby Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Turnpike Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2021 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Common Road

    37 m · 5 sec · Common Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Common Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
8.25 mi · 28%
Groton Road
5.17 mi · 18%
Lowell Road
4.13 mi · 14%
South Road
3.62 mi · 12%
Turnpike Road
2.12 mi · 7%
US 3 North
2.08 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

5.94 mi · 00h 11m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Groton
00h 28m from City of Lowell
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 14.6 miles from City of Lowell and 14.7 miles from Ashby.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ashby.

Stop Ideas Near Groton

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 Groton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

21 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

37 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Ashby. Straight-line distance: 25.48 mi (41.01 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Ashby

City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population3,204
Coordinates42.6778700, -71.8203500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Ashby (-71.82035, 42.67787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.01
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.01 $8.01
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.53 $9.06
Premium $4.80 $4.94 $9.89
Diesel $4.49 $4.62 $9.25

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 Ashby. 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.