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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Holbrook, MA is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
46.68 mi
01h 05m
Flight
37.05 mi
59.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.05 mi
Kilometers
59.62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.68 mi
Kilometers
75.13 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holbrook
Wed, May 13, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Wed, May 13, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-05-13T00:33
Arrive Holbrook
Wed, May 13, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Waltham
MA

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From City of Lowell
23.4 mi
00h 32m
To Holbrook
23.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 139 East: Randolph

    1826 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Lindelof Avenue

    2184 ft · 46 sec · Lindelof Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Mazzeo Drive

    2781 ft · 60 sec · Mazzeo Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Warren Street

    1 km · 1 min · Warren Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1248 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Union Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Franklin Street

    35 m · 2 sec · North Franklin Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
22.7 mi · 49%
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 24%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 7%
Amvets Highway
2.88 mi · 6%
Union Street
1.85 mi · 4%
Chelmsford Street
0.73 mi · 2%
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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waltham
00h 32m from City of Lowell
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Lowell and Mostly Cloudy near Holbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Waltham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from City of Lowell and 23.4 miles from Holbrook.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around City of Lowell and Mostly Cloudy near Holbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Waltham

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 Waltham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.4 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Back Bay station

13 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

14 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

17 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Holbrook. Straight-line distance: 37.05 mi (59.62 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Holbrook

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,014
Coordinates42.1551000, -71.0086600
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Holbrook (-71.00866, 42.1551)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.24 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.84
3.3 gal · 12.48 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.42 $12.84
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.26 $14.51
Premium $4.80 $7.92 $15.84
Diesel $4.49 $7.41 $14.81

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Holbrook. The current time is 00:33:06.

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.