How far is Southborough, MA from City of Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Southborough, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southborough and City of Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southborough and City of Lowell.
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Start on Main Street
104 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Newton Street
1 mi · 2 min · Newton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Framingham Road
569 ft · 14 sec · Framingham Road
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Continue on Marlboro Road
3142 ft · 1 min · Marlboro Road
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Continue on Maple Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on South Bolton Street
1185 ft · 32 sec · South Bolton Street
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Turn left onto Granger Boulevard
2134 ft · 39 sec · Granger Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 50 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Lakeside Avenue
3232 ft · 44 sec · Lakeside Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
1926 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
24.6 mi · 28 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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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
2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn sharp left onto Westford Street
140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street
117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street
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Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street
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Turn left
529 ft · 39 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southborough and City of 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.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
24.6 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely leaving Southborough and Chance Rain Showers near City of Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southborough to City of Lowell?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boxborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Southborough and 19.8 miles from City of Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Southborough and Chance Rain Showers near City of Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Boxborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boxborough.
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southborough and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 25.23 mi (40.61 km).
#1 Southborough
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 10,200 |
| Coordinates | 42.3056500, -71.5245100 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 109,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.6388700, -71.3217100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
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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