How far is East Brookfield, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from East Brookfield, MA to Lowell, MA is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
58.42 mi
01h 08m
Flight
46.62 mi
75.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.62 mi
Kilometers
75.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.42 mi
Kilometers
94.02 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in East Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Brookfield
2026-04-23T07:00
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Brookfield
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
Berlin
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From East Brookfield
27.3 mi
00h 34m
To Lowell
31.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Brookfield and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Brookfield and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    70 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    14.8 mi · 30 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Square

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Street

    2057 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290: Marlboro

    1163 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22.8 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Brookfield and Lowell.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
23.5 mi · 40%
East Main Street
14.8 mi · 25%
I 290
11.7 mi · 20%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 4%
Lincoln Street
1.53 mi · 3%
MA 110
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

22.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
46.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 34m from East Brookfield
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Brookfield and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Brookfield to Lowell?

The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from East Brookfield and 31.2 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Brookfield and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

21 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

43 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Brookfield and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 46.62 mi (75.02 km).

East Brookfield

#1 East Brookfield

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population2,196
Coordinates42.2278700, -72.0467400
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.045737, 42.227573)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.03
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.01 $16.03
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.80 $9.89 $19.77
Diesel $4.49 $9.25 $18.49

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between East Brookfield and Lowell. The current time is 07:00:33.

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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.