How far is North Brookfield, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from North Brookfield, MA to Lowell, MA is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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.
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Brookfield and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Brookfield and Lowell.
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Start on the route
86 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grant Street
120 m · 19 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Gilbert Street
88 m · 6 sec · Gilbert Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto Oakham Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Oakham Road
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Continue on North Brookfield Road
3067 ft · 1 min · North Brookfield Road
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Turn right onto Robinson Road
3121 ft · 1 min · Robinson Road
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Turn right onto South Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Road
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Continue on Browning Pond Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Browning Pond Road
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Turn left onto North Spencer Road
2729 ft · 58 sec · North Spencer Road
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Continue on West Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
6.4 mi · 11 min · Pleasant Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highland Street
39 m · 3 sec · Highland Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Highland Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highland Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Street
2057 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290: Marlboro
1163 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 26 min
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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 North Brookfield and Lowell.
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 North
Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Brookfield and Partly Sunny near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Brookfield to Lowell?
The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Northborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from North Brookfield and 29.6 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Brookfield and Partly Sunny near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Northborough
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 Northborough.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Brookfield and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 46.58 mi (74.96 km).
#1 North Brookfield
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 4,789 |
| Coordinates | 42.2667600, -72.0828500 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.15 | $18.29 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
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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