How far is City of Lowell, MA from South Ashburnham, MA?

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to South Ashburnham, MA is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.51 mi
00h 59m
Flight
31.44 mi
50.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.44 mi
Kilometers
50.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.51 mi
Kilometers
65.19 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Ashburnham
Tue, Nov 10, 6:08 AM EST
Return by in City of Lowell
Tue, Nov 10, 7:08 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-11-10T05:08
Arrive South Ashburnham
Tue, Nov 10, 6:08 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
9:30 PM EST
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
Shirley
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From City of Lowell
20.2 mi
00h 29m
To South Ashburnham
20.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Narrows Road, Depot Road

    1955 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Depot Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Road East

    2223 ft · 53 sec · State Road East

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Ashburnham Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South Ashburnham Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Westminster Street

    2343 ft · 51 sec · Westminster Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
11.6 mi · 29%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 27%
Concord Turnpike
8.3 mi · 20%
South Ashburnham Road
4.31 mi · 11%
South Main Street
0.82 mi · 2%
Lowell Connector
0.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shirley
00h 29m from City of Lowell
Leave By
4:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny near South Ashburnham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from City of Lowell and 20.3 miles from South Ashburnham.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny near South Ashburnham.

Stop Ideas Near Shirley

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 Shirley and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

30 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

35 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

42 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and South Ashburnham. Straight-line distance: 31.44 mi (50.6 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Ashburnham

South Ashburnham is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.6103700, -71.9389700
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: South Ashburnham (-71.93897, 42.61037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.85
Round trip
$11.70
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.85 $11.70
Mid-grade $4.77 $6.82 $13.63
Premium $5.17 $7.39 $14.77
Diesel $6.26 $8.95 $17.91

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and South Ashburnham. The current time is 05:08:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.