How far is Lowell, MA from West Boylston, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to West Boylston, MA is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
38.64 mi
00h 50m
Flight
30.19 mi
48.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.19 mi
Kilometers
48.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.64 mi
Kilometers
62.19 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 West Boylston
Wed, Apr 15, 6:33 PM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Wed, Apr 15, 7:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-15T17:43
Arrive West Boylston
Wed, Apr 15, 6:33 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
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Bolton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Lowell
19.3 mi
00h 25m
To West Boylston
19.3 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
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and West Boylston.

  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

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Boylston

    1422 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Boylston Street

    100 m · 6 sec · Boylston Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Shrewsbury Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Shrewsbury Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Boylston Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Boylston Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Temple Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Temple Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Maple Street

    553 ft · 11 sec · Maple Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Worcester Street

    1506 ft · 33 sec · Worcester Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Central Street

    157 m · 14 sec · Central Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Newton Street

    1013 ft · 45 sec · Newton Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Prospect Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
62.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
24.4 mi · 63%
I 290 West
7.16 mi · 19%
Shrewsbury Street
1.7 mi · 4%
Temple Street
1.37 mi · 4%
West Boylston Street
1.15 mi · 3%
Lowell Connector
0.78 mi · 2%
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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
30.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 25m from Lowell
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near West Boylston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lowell to West Boylston?

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Lowell and 19.3 miles from West Boylston.

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

The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near West Boylston.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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 Bolton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bolton.

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

41 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and West Boylston. Straight-line distance: 30.19 mi (48.58 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
West Boylston

#2 West Boylston

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,039
Coordinates42.3667600, -71.7856300
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: West Boylston (-71.78563, 42.36676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.16 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.58
2.72 gal · 10.32 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.29 $10.58
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.80 $6.53 $13.05
Diesel $4.49 $6.10 $12.21

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and West Boylston. The current time is 17:43:40.

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.