How far is Oakham, MA from City of Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Oakham, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.53 mi
01h 08m
Flight
41.82 mi
67.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.82 mi
Kilometers
67.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.53 mi
Kilometers
86.15 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Thu, May 28, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Oakham
Thu, May 28, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakham
2026-05-28T05:14
Arrive City of Lowell
Thu, May 28, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Leominster
MA

The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Oakham
26.1 mi
00h 34m
To City of Lowell
27.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 28 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oakham and City of Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakham and City of Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on New Braintree Road

    63 m · 10 sec · New Braintree Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    695 ft · 33 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Coldbrook Road

    542 ft · 15 sec · Coldbrook Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rutland Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Rutland Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Brookfield Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Brookfield Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Worcester Road

    1264 ft · 27 sec · Worcester Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Avenue

    1910 ft · 60 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Quinapoxet Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Quinapoxet Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wachusett Street

    1312 ft · 29 sec · Wachusett Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Manning Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Manning Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Laurel Street

    135 m · 11 sec · Laurel Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Raymond Huntington Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Raymond Huntington Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Legg Road

    2293 ft · 46 sec · Legg Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Redemption Rock Trail

    1797 ft · 31 sec · Redemption Rock Trail

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1790 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Leominster Connector

    640 ft · 16 sec · Leominster Connector

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Concord Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    974 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  32. 32

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakham and City of Lowell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
34 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
11.1 mi · 21%
I 495 North
10.8 mi · 20%
Redemption Rock Trail
9.45 mi · 18%
Main Street
6.18 mi · 12%
Chelmsford Street
2.94 mi · 5%
Manning Street
1.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike

11.1 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leominster
00h 34m from Oakham
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Oakham and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakham to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Leominster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Oakham and 27.4 miles from City of Lowell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Oakham and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Leominster

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Leominster and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

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Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

Leominster City Hall

Leominster , MA
25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leominster.

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

36 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

51 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakham and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 41.82 mi (67.31 km).

Oakham

#1 Oakham

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,950
Coordinates42.3528700, -72.0453500
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
City of Lowell

#2 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: New Braintree Road (-72.045652, 42.352961)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.15 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.70
3.78 gal · 14.3 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.35 $14.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.31 $16.62
Premium $4.80 $9.07 $18.14
Diesel $4.49 $8.48 $16.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · May 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakham and City of Lowell. The current time is 05:14:54.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.