How far is Lowell, MA from Foxborough, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Foxborough, MA is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
47.84 mi
01h 03m
Flight
39.4 mi
63.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.4 mi
Kilometers
63.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.84 mi
Kilometers
76.99 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Foxborough
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Foxborough
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in 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
Newton
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Lowell
23.9 mi
00h 31m
To Foxborough
23.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Foxborough.

  1. 1

    Start on Hale Street

    148 m · 15 sec · Hale Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 16 sec · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chelmsford Street

    2924 ft · 56 sec · Chelmsford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  7. 7

    Continue on Lowell Connector

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    32.3 mi · 42 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Mechanic Street, Foxboro, South Main Street, Sharon

    1684 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Mechanic Street, Foxboro

    92 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Mechanic Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Mechanic Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    50 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
32.3 mi · 67%
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 24%
Mechanic Street
2.54 mi · 5%
I 95 South
0.67 mi · 1%
Chelmsford Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Plain Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

32.3 mi · 00h 42m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 31m from Lowell
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Partly Sunny near Foxborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Foxborough?

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Lowell and 23.9 miles from Foxborough.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:22 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 Partly Sunny around Lowell and Partly Sunny near Foxborough.

Stop Ideas Near Newton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.3 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton.

RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

12 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

15 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Foxborough. Straight-line distance: 39.4 mi (63.41 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Foxborough

#2 Foxborough

Town in Massachusetts

Population18,398
Coordinates42.0653800, -71.2478300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Foxborough (-71.24783, 42.06538)

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 41m
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
6.39 L · about $6.57
Round trip
$13.15
3.38 gal · 12.78 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Foxborough. The current time is 00:34:11.

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.