How far is Sherborn, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Sherborn, MA to Lowell, MA is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.29 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.39 mi
44.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.39 mi
Kilometers
44.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.29 mi
Kilometers
60.01 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 PM EDT
Return by in Sherborn
Wed, Apr 15, 10:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherborn
2026-04-15T21:03
Arrive Lowell
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 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 Sherborn
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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Sherborn
17.5 mi
00h 23m
To Lowell
19.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sawin Street

    39 m · 11 sec · Sawin Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    5.8 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cochituate Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cochituate Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old Connecticut Path

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Connecticut Path

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Boston Post Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Boston Post Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Weston Street

    644 ft · 16 sec · Weston Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    981 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 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 · 15 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 Sherborn and 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 North
10.8 mi · 29%
Yankee Division Highway
8.19 mi · 22%
South Main Street
5.82 mi · 16%
Boston Post Road
3.31 mi · 9%
Old Connecticut Path
1.65 mi · 4%
Chelmsford Street
1.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 3 North

Continue straight

9.4 mi · 00h 11m

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
+9.9 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 23m from Sherborn
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sherborn and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sherborn to Lowell?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Sherborn and 19.8 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 $5.13 one way or $10.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sherborn and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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 Kingston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.2 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 11.2 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 8.8 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 11.1 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 Kingston.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherborn and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 27.39 mi (44.08 km).

Sherborn

#1 Sherborn

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population4,383
Coordinates42.2389900, -71.3697800
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Sawin Street (-71.369801, 42.239033)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.27
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.13 $10.27
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.80 $11.61
Premium $4.80 $6.33 $12.67
Diesel $4.49 $5.92 $11.85

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherborn and Lowell. The current time is 21:03:51.

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.