How far is Northbridge, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Northbridge, MA to Lowell, MA is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 52m.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northbridge and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northbridge and Lowell.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Beanes Lane
140 m · 26 sec · Beanes Lane
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
50 m · 8 sec · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Cross Place
133 m · 21 sec · Cross Place
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Turn right onto School Street
1.4 km · 2 min · School Street
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Turn left onto Brookway Drive
1882 ft · 1 min · Brookway Drive
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Turn right onto Allyn Road
145 m · 24 sec · Allyn Road
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Turn left onto Quaker Street
1348 ft · 27 sec · Quaker Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn slight left onto School Street
1.3 km · 2 min · School Street
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Turn slight right onto Hopkinton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
1742 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
33.9 mi · 39 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 Northbridge 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
33.9 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Northbridge and Chance Light Rain then Patchy Fog near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northbridge to Lowell?
The road trip is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 22.7 miles from Northbridge and 24 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Northbridge and Chance Light Rain then Patchy Fog near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
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 Bolton.
Framingham station
Union Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northbridge and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 37.39 mi (60.18 km).
#1 Northbridge
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 16,621 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514800, -71.6495100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $4.12 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $7.91 | $15.83 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $10.37 | $20.73 |
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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