How far is Lowell, MA from New Braintree, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to New Braintree, MA is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
62.49 mi
01h 27m
Flight
46.71 mi
75.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.71 mi
Kilometers
75.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.49 mi
Kilometers
100.57 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Braintree
Wed, Apr 15, 7:09 PM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Wed, Apr 15, 8:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-15T17:42
Arrive New Braintree
Wed, Apr 15, 7:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Northborough
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Lowell
31.2 mi
00h 43m
To New Braintree
31.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph E
Destination
79°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and New Braintree.

  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

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham

    851 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square

  16. 16

    Continue on Highland Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highland Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pleasant Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Pleasant Street

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Barre Paxton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Barre Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Barre Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Barre Cut Off Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Barre Cut Off Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hardwick Road

    1396 ft · 33 sec · Hardwick Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Oakham Road

    46 m · 4 sec · Oakham Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oakham Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
24.4 mi · 39%
I 290 West
13.1 mi · 21%
Pleasant Street
8.52 mi · 14%
Old Turnpike Road
4.87 mi · 8%
Barre Paxton Road
4.47 mi · 7%
Barre Road
1.44 mi · 2%
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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northborough
00h 43m from Lowell
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lowell and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Braintree.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lowell to New Braintree?

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 31.2 miles from Lowell and 31.3 miles from New Braintree.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lowell and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Braintree.

Stop Ideas Near Northborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

19 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

42 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

46 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and New Braintree. Straight-line distance: 46.71 mi (75.17 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Braintree

Human settlement in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,020
Coordinates42.3167600, -72.1259100
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: New Braintree (-72.12591, 42.31676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.19
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.60 $17.19
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.72 $19.43
Premium $4.80 $10.61 $21.21
Diesel $4.49 $9.92 $19.84

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and New Braintree. The current time is 17:42:07.

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.