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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Brookfield, MA is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
58.68 mi
01h 27m
Flight
49.46 mi
79.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.46 mi
Kilometers
79.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.68 mi
Kilometers
94.44 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Northborough
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From City of Lowell
29.3 mi
00h 43m
To Brookfield
29.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham

    851 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    6.3 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    10.5 mi · 21 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Maple Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Maple Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Post Road

    1802 ft · 45 sec · Post Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto River Street

    36 m · 3 sec · River Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Common Street

    873 ft · 44 sec · Common Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    59 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
24.4 mi · 42%
I 290 West
13.1 mi · 22%
South Main Street
10.5 mi · 18%
Main Street
6.26 mi · 11%
South Maple Street
1.12 mi · 2%
Lowell Connector
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

23.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northborough
00h 43m from City of Lowell
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving City of Lowell and Light Rain near Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Northborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from City of Lowell and 29.4 miles from Brookfield.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around City of Lowell and Light Rain near Brookfield.

Stop Ideas Near Northborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

19 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

42 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

46 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 49.46 mi (79.6 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Brookfield

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population3,439
Coordinates42.2139800, -72.1023000
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Brookfield (-72.1023, 42.21398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.10 $18.20
Premium $4.80 $9.93 $19.87
Diesel $4.49 $9.29 $18.58

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 Brookfield. The current time is 23:02:24.

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.