Origin
Sherborn, MA
Night in Sherborn on Wednesday
Local time
11:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sherborn, MA to Lowell, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherborn, MA
Jacob Sierra
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Sherborn, MA to Lowell, MA covers 37.3 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, North Main Street, Cochituate Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
18.6 miles from Sherborn, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 37.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sherborn, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sherborn, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Cochituate Road | — | — |
| Old Connecticut Path | — | — |
| Boston Post Road | — | — |
| Weston Street | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Yankee Division Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherborn, MA and Lowell, MA.
1
Start on Sawin Street
128 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sawin Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
South Main Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on Cochituate Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
6
Turn right onto Old Connecticut Path
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Connecticut Path
7
Merge slight left onto Boston Post Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Boston Post Road
8
Continue on Weston Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Weston Street
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
10
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
13
Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
14
Continue straight
9.4 mi
·
10 min
15
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
16
Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
17
Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
18
Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
19
Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chelmsford Street
20
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
315 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cambridge Street
21
Turn left onto Hale Street
486 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hale Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.6 miles from Sherborn, MA, or about 23m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 37 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.6 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Sherborn, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sherborn, MA
This is one driving day of about 37.3 miles and 46m.
At 37.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Sherborn, MA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Sherborn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lowell, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lowell, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.97 one way
$11.94 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lowell, MA
Night in Lowell on Wednesday
Local time
11:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sherborn, MA to Lowell, MA covers 37.3 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, North Main Street, Cochituate Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Sherborn, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Sherborn, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sherborn, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sherborn, MA to Lowell, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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