How far is Lowell, MA from North Brookfield, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to North Brookfield, MA is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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 North Brookfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and North 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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Continue on Highland Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highland Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pleasant Street
14 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pleasant Street
6.4 mi · 11 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto West Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Continue on North Spencer Road
2729 ft · 58 sec · North Spencer Road
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Turn right onto Browning Pond Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Browning Pond Road
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Continue on South Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Road
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Turn left onto Robinson Road
3121 ft · 1 min · Robinson Road
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Turn left onto North Brookfield Road
3067 ft · 1 min · North Brookfield Road
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Continue on Oakham Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Oakham Road
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Continue on New Braintree Road
71 m · 5 sec · New Braintree Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Grant Street
120 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left
86 m · 21 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 North 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 Mostly Sunny near North Brookfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to North Brookfield?
The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 29.5 miles from Lowell and 29.5 miles from North Brookfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Mostly Sunny near North 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 North Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 46.58 mi (74.96 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Brookfield
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 4,789 |
| Coordinates | 42.2667600, -72.0828500 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Brookfield (-72.08285, 42.26676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.15 | $18.29 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
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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