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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
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.
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Start on the route
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1213 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto School Street
671 ft · 19 sec · School Street
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Merge slight right onto East Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Post Road
1736 ft · 42 sec · Post Road
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Continue on South Maple Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Maple Street
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Continue on West Main Street
16.8 mi · 34 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Square
47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Square
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Street
2057 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290: Marlboro
1163 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 26 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 Brookfield 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
22.8 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northborough.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Brookfield and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 50.26 mi (80.89 km).
#1 West Brookfield
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 3,713 |
| Coordinates | 42.2353700, -72.1411900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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