How far is Lowell, MA from Ashby, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Ashby, MA is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Ashby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Ashby.
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Start on Hale Street
148 m · 15 sec · Hale Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 16 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Chelmsford Street
2924 ft · 56 sec · 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
1.3 km · 1 min · Lowell Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire
763 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
1724 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 119: Groton, Acton
1410 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Great Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Great Road
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Continue on Boston Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Boston Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Road
2264 ft · 48 sec · South Road
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Continue on South Street
121 m · 8 sec · South Street
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Continue on South Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Road
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Continue on Town Line Road
539 ft · 12 sec · Town Line Road
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Continue on Main Street
5.9 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Wheeler Road
1465 ft · 42 sec · Wheeler Road
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Continue on Ashby Road
1441 ft · 41 sec · Ashby Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Turnpike Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2021 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Common Road
37 m · 5 sec · Common Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Common Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Ashby.
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.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
8.44 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lowell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ashby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Ashby?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Groton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Lowell and 16.3 miles from Ashby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lowell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ashby.
Stop Ideas Near Groton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Nashua City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Groton.
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Framingham station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Ashby. Straight-line distance: 25.81 mi (41.53 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashby
City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 3,204 |
| Coordinates | 42.6778700, -71.8203500 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashby (-71.82035, 42.67787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
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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