How far is Lowell, MA from Brookfield, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Brookfield, MA is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Brookfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Brookfield.
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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
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester
2148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Square
48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square
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Turn left onto Main Street
6.3 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
10.5 mi · 21 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Maple Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Maple Street
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Continue on Post Road
1802 ft · 45 sec · Post Road
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Turn left onto River Street
36 m · 3 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto Common Street
873 ft · 44 sec · Common Street
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Turn left
59 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Brookfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
23.4 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Partly Sunny near Brookfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Brookfield?
The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Northborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Lowell and 29.1 miles from Brookfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:38 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 Partly Sunny around Lowell and Partly Sunny near Brookfield.
Stop Ideas Near Northborough
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 Northborough.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 49.47 mi (79.62 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookfield
Town in Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 3,439 |
| Coordinates | 42.2139800, -72.1023000 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookfield (-72.1023, 42.21398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $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.
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