How far is Webster, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Webster, MA to Lowell, MA is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
58.75 mi
00h 58m
Flight
49.54 mi
79.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.54 mi
Kilometers
79.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.75 mi
Kilometers
94.55 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 8:21 PM EDT
Return by in Webster
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webster
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 8:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webster
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
Northborough
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Webster
28.8 mi
00h 29m
To Lowell
30 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
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 Webster and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    4 m · 7 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1551 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Gore Road

    1504 ft · 29 sec · Gore Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1627 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22.8 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gore Road
30 mi · 51%
I 495 North
23.5 mi · 40%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 4%
East Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.29 mi · 1%
MA 110
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northborough
00h 29m from Webster
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Webster 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 Webster to Lowell?

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Northborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Webster and 30 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Webster and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Northborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Northborough, 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 Northborough.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

19 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

42 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

46 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webster and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 49.54 mi (79.72 km).

Webster

#1 Webster

City in Massachusetts, US

Population16,822
Coordinates42.0501000, -71.8800700
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Street (-71.880064, 42.050143)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.10 $18.20
Premium $4.80 $9.93 $19.87
Diesel $4.49 $9.29 $18.58

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Webster and Lowell. The current time is 19:22:45.

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.