How far is Lowell, MA from Westwood, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Westwood, MA is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Westwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Westwood.
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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 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector
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Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
18.5 mi · 25 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 109 West: Westwood
1742 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto High Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · High Street
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Turn slight left onto Pond Street
1597 ft · 49 sec · Pond Street
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Turn left onto Crouse Avenue
73 m · 11 sec · Crouse Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crouse Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Westwood.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
18.5 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near Westwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Westwood?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 17 miles from Lowell and 17 miles from Westwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near Westwood.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingston.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Westwood. Straight-line distance: 29.35 mi (47.24 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westwood
Town in Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 16,384 |
| Coordinates | 42.2139900, -71.2245000 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westwood (-71.2245, 42.21399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
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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