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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Boxford, MA is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.61 mi
00h 37m
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
19.61 mi
Kilometers
31.56 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boxford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-04-23T02:06
Arrive Boxford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
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 City of Lowell
9.8 mi
00h 18m
To Boxford
9.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1083 ft · 34 sec · Middlesex Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Thorndike Street

    76 m · 15 sec · Thorndike Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Appleton Street

    2171 ft · 49 sec · Appleton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Church Street

    1521 ft · 32 sec · Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Andover Street

    1331 ft · 37 sec · Andover Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Nesmith Street

    2703 ft · 1 min · Nesmith Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Rogers Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rogers Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1509 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lawrence, Haverhill

    1754 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Andover

    1691 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2038 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Haverhill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Peters Street

    1444 ft · 33 sec · Peters Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Andover Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Andover Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Johnson Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Johnson Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnson Street

    153 m · 12 sec · Johnson Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Salem Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Salem Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Boxford Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Boxford Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lawrence Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lawrence Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Topsfield Road Extension

    114 m · 17 sec · Topsfield Road Extension

  25. 25

    Continue on Topsfield Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Topsfield Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Topsfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
132.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
6.83 mi · 35%
Salem Street
2.45 mi · 12%
Boxford Street
1.8 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.56 mi · 8%
Haverhill Street
1.13 mi · 6%
Rogers Street
1.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

6.49 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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Andover
00h 18m from City of Lowell
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 9.8 miles from City of Lowell and 9.8 miles from Boxford.

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 3 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 City of Lowell and Boxford. Straight-line distance: 16.58 mi (26.69 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Boxford

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,331
Coordinates42.6612000, -70.9967200
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Boxford (-70.99672, 42.6612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.62 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.37
1.38 gal · 5.24 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.68 $5.37
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.03 $6.07
Premium $4.80 $3.31 $6.62
Diesel $4.49 $3.10 $6.19

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 City of Lowell and Boxford. The current time is 02:06:09.

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.