How far is Lowell, MA from Southborough, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Southborough, MA is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Southborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Southborough.
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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
25.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Marlboro
1310 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lakeside Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Lakeside Avenue
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Merge slight left onto West Main Street
3091 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street
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Take the exit right
2169 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto South Bolton Street
1186 ft · 24 sec · South Bolton Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Marlboro Road
2990 ft · 1 min · Marlboro Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Marlboro Road
46 m · 5 sec · Marlboro Road
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Continue on Framingham Road
569 ft · 12 sec · Framingham Road
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Turn right onto Newton Street
1 mi · 2 min · Newton Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
104 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Southborough.
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.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
25.5 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Partly Sunny near Southborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Southborough?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boxborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Lowell and 16.8 miles from Southborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Partly Sunny near Southborough.
Stop Ideas Near Boxborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boxborough.
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Southborough. Straight-line distance: 25.01 mi (40.25 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southborough
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 10,200 |
| Coordinates | 42.3056500, -71.5245100 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southborough (-71.52451, 42.30565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
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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