How far is West Boylston, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from West Boylston, MA to Lowell, MA is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.84 mi
00h 41m
Flight
30.19 mi
48.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.19 mi
Kilometers
48.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.84 mi
Kilometers
62.5 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Wed, Apr 15, 6:13 PM EDT
Return by in West Boylston
Wed, Apr 15, 6:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Boylston
2026-04-15T17:31
Arrive Lowell
Wed, Apr 15, 6:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Boylston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Boxborough
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From West Boylston
16.7 mi
00h 20m
To Lowell
22.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
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 West Boylston and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Boylston and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1401 ft · 43 sec · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Goodale Street

    71 m · 13 sec · Goodale Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Worcester Street

    3087 ft · 1 min · Worcester Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    5.9 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bolton Road

    1670 ft · 34 sec · Bolton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Wattaquadock Hill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Wattaquadock Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Boylston 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
18.1 mi · 47%
Wattaquadock Hill Road
2.94 mi · 8%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 7%
Water Street
1.13 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.05 mi · 3%
Worcester Street
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

17.7 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
30.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boxborough
00h 20m from West Boylston
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Boylston 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 West Boylston to Lowell?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 West Boylston and 22.2 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Boylston and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Boxborough

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 Boxborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

25 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Boylston and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 30.19 mi (48.58 km).

West Boylston

#1 West Boylston

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,039
Coordinates42.3667600, -71.7856300
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.785488, 42.366559)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.80 $6.57 $13.15
Diesel $4.49 $6.15 $12.30

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Boylston and Lowell. The current time is 17:31:46.

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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.