How far is Lowell, MA from Sherborn, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Sherborn, MA is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
33.67 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.39 mi
44.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.39 mi
Kilometers
44.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.67 mi
Kilometers
54.19 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherborn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 16, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-15T22:38
Arrive Sherborn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lowell
16.8 mi
00h 25m
To Sherborn
16.8 mi
00h 25m

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
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Grove Street, Wellesley

    155 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on MA 16 West: Wellesley

    742 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 16: Newton, Wellesley

    712 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 16 West: Wellesley

    19 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Eliot Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2135 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    1292 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sawin Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Sawin Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sawin Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 33%
Yankee Division Highway
11.1 mi · 33%
Washington Street
4.82 mi · 14%
Eliot Street
3.72 mi · 11%
I 95 South
0.67 mi · 2%
Chelmsford Street
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

11.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 25m from Lowell
Leave By
4:48 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 Sherborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Lowell and 16.8 miles from Sherborn.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 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 Sherborn.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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 Kingston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.4 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 11.5 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 9.1 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 11.4 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 Kingston.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Sherborn. Straight-line distance: 27.39 mi (44.08 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sherborn

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population4,383
Coordinates42.2389900, -71.3697800
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Sherborn (-71.36978, 42.23899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.5 L · about $4.63
Round trip
$9.26
2.38 gal · 9 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.63 $9.26
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $4.80 $5.71 $11.42
Diesel $4.49 $5.34 $10.68

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Sherborn. The current time is 22:38:20.

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.