How far is Sharon, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Sharon, MA to Lowell, MA is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.43 mi
00h 46m
Flight
35.91 mi
57.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.91 mi
Kilometers
57.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.43 mi
Kilometers
71.5 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:04 PM EDT
Return by in Sharon
Wed, Apr 22, 10:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sharon
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sharon
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
Waltham
MA

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Sharon
21 mi
00h 23m
To Lowell
23.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sharon and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sharon and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on Post Office Square

    20 m · 3 sec · Post Office Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Depot Street

    1468 ft · 29 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Upland Road

    978 ft · 20 sec · Upland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Norwood Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Norwood Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Coney Street

    2932 ft · 1 min · Coney Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Boston Providence Highway

    1955 ft · 33 sec · Boston Providence Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Boston-Providence Turnpike

    4 mi · 7 min · Boston-Providence Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Providence Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Providence Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1701 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    20.2 mi · 27 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    868 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    842 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 13 sec · Cambridge Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sharon and Lowell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
20.2 mi · 45%
US 3 North
10.8 mi · 24%
Boston-Providence Turnpike
4.01 mi · 9%
Norwood Street
1.77 mi · 4%
Chelmsford Street
1.45 mi · 3%
Providence Highway
1.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

20.2 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waltham
00h 23m from Sharon
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sharon 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 Sharon to Lowell?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Waltham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Sharon and 23.4 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sharon and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Waltham

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 Waltham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.6 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Back Bay station

13 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

14 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

17 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sharon and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 35.91 mi (57.79 km).

Sharon

#1 Sharon

City in Massachusetts

Population18,864
Coordinates42.1237100, -71.1786600
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Post Office Square (-71.178737, 42.12359)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.93 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.21
3.14 gal · 11.86 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.11 $12.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.90 $13.81
Premium $4.80 $7.53 $15.07
Diesel $4.49 $7.05 $14.09

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sharon and Lowell. The current time is 21:18:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.