How far is Wrentham, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Wrentham, MA to Lowell, MA is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.89 mi
00h 55m
Flight
39.16 mi
63.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.16 mi
Kilometers
63.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.89 mi
Kilometers
91.55 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Fri, Apr 10, 4:42 PM EDT
Return by in Wrentham
Fri, Apr 10, 5:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wrentham
2026-04-10T15:46
Arrive Lowell
Fri, Apr 10, 4:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wrentham
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
Marlborough
MA

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Wrentham
27.9 mi
00h 27m
To Lowell
29 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wrentham and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    50.4 mi · 58 min

  4. 4

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
50.7 mi · 89%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 5%
South Street
2.09 mi · 4%
MA 110
0.25 mi
Hale Street
0.09 mi
Cambridge Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

50.4 mi · 00h 58m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlborough
00h 27m from Wrentham
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Wrentham and Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wrentham to Lowell?

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Wrentham and 29 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Wrentham and Sunny near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Marlborough

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

13 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

36 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wrentham and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 39.16 mi (63.02 km).

Wrentham

#1 Wrentham

Town in Massachusetts

Population12,083
Coordinates42.0667700, -71.3281100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: South Street (-71.328018, 42.066717)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.6 L · about $7.82
Round trip
$15.64
4.02 gal · 15.2 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.82 $15.64
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.84 $17.68
Premium $4.80 $9.65 $19.29
Diesel $4.49 $9.02 $18.04

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Wrentham and Lowell. The current time is 15:46:53.

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.