How far is Becket, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Becket, MA to Lowell, MA is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.73 mi
02h 20m
Flight
92.4 mi
148.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.4 mi
Kilometers
148.7 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.73 mi
Kilometers
226.49 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Becket
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Becket
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Becket
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
Fiskdale
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Becket
65.3 mi
01h 10m
To Lowell
75.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
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 Becket and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    35 m · 7 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    6.4 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chester Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Chester Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 20

    8 mi · 11 min · Route 20

  6. 6

    Continue on Russell Road

    975 ft · 28 sec · Russell Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Worthington Road

    1016 ft · 28 sec · Worthington Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1269 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Worthington Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Worthington Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Montgomery Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Montgomery Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Montgomery Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Notre Dame Street

    2619 ft · 59 sec · Notre Dame Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    577 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Friendlys Way

    108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

    3219 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 35 min

  25. 25

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Becket 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
65.3 mi · 46%
I 495 North
30.9 mi · 22%
Route 20
8.02 mi · 6%
Main Street
6.45 mi · 5%
Main Road
5.2 mi · 4%
Montgomery Road
4.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

65.3 mi · 01h 15m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
92.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fiskdale
01h 10m from Becket
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Becket 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 Becket to Lowell?

The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Fiskdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Becket and 75.4 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Becket and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Fiskdale

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

40 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

44 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Becket and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 92.4 mi (148.7 km).

Becket

#1 Becket

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA

Population1,707
Coordinates42.3320300, -73.0828800
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.082952, 42.332033)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.8 L · about $19.33
Round trip
$38.67
9.94 gal · 37.6 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.33 $38.67
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.85 $43.71
Premium $4.80 $23.85 $47.70
Diesel $4.49 $22.31 $44.61

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 Becket and Lowell. The current time is 22:46:27.

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.