How far is City of Lowell, MA from Woburn, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Woburn, MA is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Woburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Woburn.
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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 left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1528 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester
1045 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street
2354 ft · 35 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Road
142 m · 9 sec · Cambridge Road
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Turn left onto Bedford Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bedford Road
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Turn slight right onto Winn Street
2759 ft · 60 sec · Winn Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
66 m · 4 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn slight left onto Common Street
27 m · 10 sec · Common Street
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Continue on Common Street
57 m · 3 sec · Common Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Common Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Woburn.
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.
Lowell Connector
Merge slight left
9.15 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Lowell and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Woburn?
The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Billerica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from City of Lowell and 8.8 miles from Woburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Lowell and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woburn.
Stop Ideas Near Billerica
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Billerica.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Haverhill station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Woburn. Straight-line distance: 14 mi (22.53 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 Woburn
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 40,135 |
| Coordinates | 42.4792600, -71.1522800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woburn (-71.15228, 42.47926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
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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