How far is City of Lowell, MA from Framingham Center, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Framingham Center, MA is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Framingham Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Framingham Center.
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Start on the route
529 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Arch Street
5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street
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Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street
117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn left onto Plain Street
587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street
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Take the ramp straight
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector
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Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
9.9 mi · 13 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
2068 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
73 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
87 m · 10 sec
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Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Cochituate Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road
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Turn slight left onto Concord Street
611 ft · 12 sec · Concord Street
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Continue on Concord Street
596 ft · 10 sec · Concord Street
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Take the ramp straight
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Worcester Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
1639 ft · 42 sec · Worcester Road
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Turn left onto Edgell Road
72 m · 13 sec · Edgell Road
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Turn sharp right onto High Street
811 ft · 29 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1002 ft · 49 sec · State Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Framingham Center.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
9.88 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near Framingham Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Framingham Center?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from City of Lowell and 23.3 miles from Framingham Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near Framingham Center.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingston.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Framingham Center. Straight-line distance: 24.32 mi (39.14 km).
#1 City of Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 109,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.6388700, -71.3217100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Framingham Center
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
| Population | 65,413 |
| Coordinates | 42.2973200, -71.4370100 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.437011, 42.297414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.81 | $13.63 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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