How far is Lowell, MA from Warren, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Warren, MA is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
64.16 mi
01h 35m
Flight
53.26 mi
85.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.26 mi
Kilometers
85.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.16 mi
Kilometers
103.25 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warren
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive Warren
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Shrewsbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lowell
32.1 mi
00h 47m
To Warren
32.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto Main Street

    6.3 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    10.5 mi · 21 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Maple Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Maple Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Post Road

    1736 ft · 42 sec · Post Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Boston Post Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    3187 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Parkview Street

    103 m · 15 sec · Parkview Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkview Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
24.4 mi · 38%
I 290 West
13.1 mi · 20%
South Main Street
10.5 mi · 16%
Main Street
6.87 mi · 11%
West Main Street
3.82 mi · 6%
Boston Post Road
1.66 mi · 3%
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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 47m from Lowell
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Lowell and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Warren.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Lowell and 32.1 miles from Warren.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Lowell and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Warren.

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

24 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

53 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Warren. Straight-line distance: 53.26 mi (85.72 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Warren

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,203
Coordinates42.2125900, -72.1911900
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Warren (-72.19119, 42.21259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.57 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.58
4.52 gal · 17.14 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.79 $17.58
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.94 $19.87
Premium $4.80 $10.85 $21.69
Diesel $4.49 $10.14 $20.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Warren. The current time is 22:40:19.

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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.