How far is Marlborough, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Marlborough, MA to Lowell, MA is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marlborough and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marlborough and Lowell.
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Start on the route
45 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Windsor Street
56 m · 9 sec · Windsor Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 57 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lakeside Avenue
3232 ft · 44 sec · Lakeside Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
1926 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
24.6 mi · 28 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
1311 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Hale Street
148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marlborough and Lowell.
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.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
24.6 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Light Rain leaving Marlborough and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marlborough to Lowell?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 14.7 miles from Marlborough and 15.7 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Marlborough and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Boxborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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 Marlborough and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 23.22 mi (37.37 km).
#1 Marlborough
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 39,290 |
| Coordinates | 42.3459300, -71.5522900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
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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