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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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 00h 50m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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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
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester
2148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Boylston
1422 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Boylston Street
100 m · 6 sec · Boylston Street
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Continue on Shrewsbury Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Shrewsbury Street
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Continue on West Boylston Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Boylston Street
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Continue on Temple Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Temple Street
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Continue on Maple Street
553 ft · 11 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Worcester Street
1506 ft · 33 sec · Worcester Street
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Turn slight left onto Central Street
157 m · 14 sec · Central Street
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Turn slight left onto Newton Street
1013 ft · 45 sec · Newton Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
61 m · 11 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left
18 m · 4 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 West Boylston.
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
23.4 mi · 00h 27m
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 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.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Shoppers World
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 West Boylston. Straight-line distance: 30.19 mi (48.58 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Boylston
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 8,039 |
| Coordinates | 42.3667600, -71.7856300 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Boylston (-71.78563, 42.36676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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