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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Bourne, MA is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
88.8 mi
01h 53m
Flight
72.22 mi
116.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.22 mi
Kilometers
116.23 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.8 mi
Kilometers
142.91 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bourne
Sun, May 31, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Sun, May 31, 1:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-05-31T09:50
Arrive Bourne
Sun, May 31, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Avon
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From City of Lowell
44.4 mi
00h 56m
To Bourne
44.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
Bourne Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on Lowell Connector

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    22.7 mi · 31 min · Yankee Division Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    2706 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    16 m · 2 sec · Trowbridge Road

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Trowbridge Road

    77 m · 5 sec · Trowbridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Veterans Way

    838 ft · 42 sec · Veterans Way

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sandwich Road

    2649 ft · 1 min · Sandwich Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Perry Avenue

    33 m · 5 sec · Perry Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perry Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
30.6 mi · 34%
Yankee Division Highway
22.7 mi · 26%
Amvets Highway
17.7 mi · 20%
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 13%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 4%
Chelmsford Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

22.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 56m from City of Lowell
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Lowell and Partly Cloudy near Bourne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from City of Lowell and 44.4 miles from Bourne.

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

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Avon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avon, 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 Avon.

RAIL

Route 128 station

12 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

25 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Bourne. Straight-line distance: 72.22 mi (116.23 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Bourne

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population19,743
Coordinates41.7412200, -70.5989200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Bourne (-70.59892, 41.74122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.86 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.35
6.26 gal · 23.72 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.18 $24.35
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.76 $27.53
Premium $4.80 $15.02 $30.04
Diesel $4.49 $14.05 $28.09

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Bourne. The current time is 09:50:20.

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.