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

The driving distance from West Brookfield, MA to Lowell, MA is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
64.65 mi
01h 18m
Flight
50.26 mi
80.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.26 mi
Kilometers
80.89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.65 mi
Kilometers
104.05 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM EDT
Return by in West Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Brookfield
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Brookfield
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 West Brookfield
30.4 mi
00h 39m
To Lowell
34.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
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 West Brookfield and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1213 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto School Street

    671 ft · 19 sec · School Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto East Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Post Road

    1736 ft · 42 sec · Post Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Maple Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Maple Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    16.8 mi · 34 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Square

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Street

    2057 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290: Marlboro

    1163 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    22.8 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Brookfield 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
23.5 mi · 36%
West Main Street
16.8 mi · 26%
I 290
11.7 mi · 18%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 4%
East Main Street
2.51 mi · 4%
Lincoln Street
1.53 mi · 2%
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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northborough
00h 39m from West Brookfield
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving West Brookfield 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 West Brookfield to Lowell?

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 30.4 miles from West Brookfield and 34.3 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.87 one way or $17.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around West Brookfield 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 West Brookfield and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 50.26 mi (80.89 km).

West Brookfield

#1 West Brookfield

Town in Massachusetts

Population3,713
Coordinates42.2353700, -72.1411900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-72.141068, 42.235252)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.64 L · about $8.87
Round trip
$17.74
4.56 gal · 17.28 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.87 $17.74
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.03 $20.05
Premium $4.80 $10.94 $21.88
Diesel $4.49 $10.23 $20.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Brookfield and Lowell. The current time is 22:32:34.

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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.