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

The driving distance from Uxbridge, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
51.58 mi
01h 03m
Flight
41.86 mi
67.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.86 mi
Kilometers
67.37 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.58 mi
Kilometers
83.01 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Mon, May 4, 4:15 PM EDT
Return by in Uxbridge
Mon, May 4, 5:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Uxbridge
2026-05-04T15:11
Arrive City of Lowell
Mon, May 4, 4:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Uxbridge
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
Hudson
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Uxbridge
25.6 mi
00h 31m
To City of Lowell
26 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    88 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

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

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Mendon Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Uxbridge Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Uxbridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hastings Street

    1544 ft · 28 sec · Hastings Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Milford Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Milford Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1063 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    37.5 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  15. 15

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Uxbridge and City of 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
37.7 mi · 73%
Mendon Street
3.47 mi · 7%
Chelmsford Street
2.94 mi · 6%
Uxbridge Road
2.11 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.62 mi · 3%
Cedar Street
1.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

37.5 mi · 00h 43m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 31m from Uxbridge
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Uxbridge and Sunny near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Uxbridge and 26 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Uxbridge and Sunny near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hudson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

18 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

38 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Route 128 station

40 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Uxbridge and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 41.86 mi (67.37 km).

Uxbridge

#1 Uxbridge

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population14,352
Coordinates42.0773200, -71.6295100
Altitude74
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: (-71.629358, 42.07735)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.89 L · about $7.08
Round trip
$14.16
3.64 gal · 13.78 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.08 $14.16
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.00 $16.01
Premium $4.80 $8.73 $17.47
Diesel $4.49 $8.17 $16.34

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Uxbridge and City of Lowell. The current time is 15:11:33.

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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.