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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on the route
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1401 ft · 43 sec · Prospect Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Goodale Street
71 m · 13 sec · Goodale Street
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Turn left onto Worcester Street
3087 ft · 1 min · Worcester Street
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Turn slight right
5.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Bolton Road
1670 ft · 34 sec · Bolton Road
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Continue on Wattaquadock Hill Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Wattaquadock Hill Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 20 min
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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
2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Hale Street
148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Shoppers World
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 West Boylston and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 30.19 mi (48.58 km).
#1 West Boylston
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 8,039 |
| Coordinates | 42.3667600, -71.7856300 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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