How far is Lowell, MA from Millbury, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Millbury, MA is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
47.01 mi
00h 59m
Flight
37.88 mi
60.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.88 mi
Kilometers
60.96 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.01 mi
Kilometers
75.66 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millbury
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Millbury
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Bolton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Lowell
23.5 mi
00h 29m
To Millbury
23.5 mi
00h 29m

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
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire

    763 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    1724 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 146 South: Millbury, Providence Rhode Island

    2708 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Millbury

    147 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward West Main Street

    56 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    68 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Elm Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Elm Street

    1974 ft · 44 sec · Elm Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    850 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    95 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canal Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
24.4 mi · 52%
I 290 West
15.3 mi · 32%
Purple Heart Highway
2.19 mi · 5%
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.06 mi · 4%
Lowell Connector
0.78 mi · 2%
Chelmsford Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
37.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 29m from Lowell
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Partly Sunny near Millbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Lowell and 23.5 miles from Millbury.

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

The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Partly Sunny near Millbury.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

41 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Millbury. Straight-line distance: 37.88 mi (60.96 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Millbury

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,973
Coordinates42.1939800, -71.7600700
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Millbury (-71.76007, 42.19398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.28 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.91
3.32 gal · 12.56 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.46 $12.91
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.30 $14.60
Premium $4.80 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $4.49 $7.45 $14.90

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 Millbury. The current time is 00:35:43.

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.