How far is Bernardston, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Bernardston, MA to Lowell, MA is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.52 mi
01h 25m
Flight
62.73 mi
100.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.73 mi
Kilometers
100.95 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.52 mi
Kilometers
124.76 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM EDT
Return by in Bernardston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bernardston
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bernardston
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
Westminster
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Bernardston
38.3 mi
00h 42m
To Lowell
39.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    534 ft · 13 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Northfield Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Northfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1510 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Gulf Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Gulf Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

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

    974 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
36.1 mi · 47%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 16%
I 495 North
10.8 mi · 14%
Northfield Road
4.68 mi · 6%
Gulf Road
4.28 mi · 6%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mohawk Trail

Continue on Mohawk Trail

36.1 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 42m from Bernardston
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bernardston and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Bernardston and 39.3 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bernardston and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westminster.

RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

43 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

50 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

53 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bernardston and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 62.73 mi (100.95 km).

Bernardston

#1 Bernardston

City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population2,089
Coordinates42.6709200, -72.5495300
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-72.549502, 42.67109)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.36 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.32
5.48 gal · 20.72 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.66 $21.32
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.05 $24.10
Premium $4.80 $13.15 $26.30
Diesel $4.49 $12.30 $24.59

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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There is no time difference between Bernardston and Lowell. The current time is 02:19:38.

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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.