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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
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.
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Maple Street
35 m · 7 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
6.4 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on Chester Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Route 20
8 mi · 11 min · Route 20
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Continue on Russell Road
975 ft · 28 sec · Russell Road
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Turn left onto Worthington Road
1016 ft · 28 sec · Worthington Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1269 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Worthington Road
1 mi · 2 min · Worthington Road
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Turn right onto Montgomery Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road
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Continue on Main Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road
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Continue on Montgomery Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road
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Continue on Montgomery Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street
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Turn left onto Notre Dame Street
2619 ft · 59 sec · Notre Dame Street
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
2563 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street
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Turn right
577 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Friendlys Way
108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way
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Continue straight
785 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
1454 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
65.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
1119 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
1126 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 35 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 Becket and Lowell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fiskdale.
Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Becket and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 92.4 mi (148.7 km).
#1 Becket
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 1,707 |
| Coordinates | 42.3320300, -73.0828800 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| 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: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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