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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Whitinsville, MA is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.79 mi
01h 05m
Flight
40.48 mi
65.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.48 mi
Kilometers
65.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.79 mi
Kilometers
76.91 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitinsville
Wed, May 6, 2:22 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Wed, May 6, 3:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-05-06T13:16
Arrive Whitinsville
Wed, May 6, 2:22 PM 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
Bolton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From City of Lowell
23.9 mi
00h 32m
To Whitinsville
23.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.2 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Upton

    2111 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Hopkinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · School Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Quaker Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Quaker Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hill Street

    68 m · 12 sec · Hill Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    75 m · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
35.1 mi · 73%
West Main Street
2.33 mi · 5%
Church Street
2.14 mi · 4%
Pleasant Street
1.87 mi · 4%
Hopkinton Road
1.58 mi · 3%
Quaker Street
1.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

34.2 mi · 00h 39m

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
+7.3 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 32m from City of Lowell
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near Whitinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (76.9 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from City of Lowell and 23.9 miles from Whitinsville.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 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 $6.57 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 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 Whitinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

41 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Whitinsville. Straight-line distance: 40.48 mi (65.14 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Whitinsville

Unincoporated village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,704
Coordinates42.1112100, -71.6661800
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Whitinsville (-71.66618, 42.11121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.38 L · about $6.57
Round trip
$13.15
3.38 gal · 12.76 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.57 $13.15
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.43 $14.86
Premium $4.80 $8.11 $16.22
Diesel $4.49 $7.58 $15.17

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Whitinsville. The current time is 13:16:50.

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.