How far is Lowell, MA from Northbridge, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Northbridge, MA is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
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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 02m.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Northbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Northbridge.
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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
34.2 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Upton
2111 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Hopkinton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road
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Turn slight left onto School Street
1.3 km · 2 min · School Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Quaker Street
1348 ft · 29 sec · Quaker Street
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Turn right onto Allyn Road
145 m · 23 sec · Allyn Road
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Turn left onto Brookway Drive
1882 ft · 1 min · Brookway Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto School Street
1584 ft · 39 sec · School Street
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Continue on School Street Branch
89 m · 16 sec · School Street Branch
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
2087 ft · 2 min · Church Avenue
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Turn left onto Beanes Lane
140 m · 25 sec · Beanes Lane
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Turn left
29 m · 7 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 Northbridge.
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
34.2 mi · 00h 39m
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 Northbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Northbridge?
The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 22.6 miles from Lowell and 22.6 miles from Northbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Northbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
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 Bolton.
Framingham station
Union Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Northbridge. Straight-line distance: 37.39 mi (60.18 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northbridge
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 16,621 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514800, -71.6495100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northbridge (-71.64951, 42.15148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
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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