How far is Oxford, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Oxford, MA to Lowell, MA is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Lowell.
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Start on Main Street
30 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Sutton Avenue
2982 ft · 60 sec · Sutton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1899 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
20.1 mi · 25 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 Oxford and Lowell.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Lowell?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 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?
Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Oxford and 27.5 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Oxford and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Marlborough
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 Marlborough.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 45.37 mi (73.02 km).
#1 Oxford
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 13,709 |
| Coordinates | 42.1167600, -71.8647900 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.35 | $16.71 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
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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