How far is Blackstone, MA from City of Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Blackstone, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
57.28 mi
01h 06m
Flight
44.35 mi
71.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.35 mi
Kilometers
71.37 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.28 mi
Kilometers
92.18 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Sun, May 31, 2:28 AM EDT
Return by in Blackstone
Sun, May 31, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackstone
2026-05-31T01:21
Arrive City of Lowell
Sun, May 31, 2:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackstone
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 Blackstone
26.8 mi
00h 33m
To City of Lowell
30.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blackstone and City of Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blackstone and City of Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on Mason Street

    15 m · 8 sec · Mason Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2061 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Blackstone Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Providence Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Providence Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Providence Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1778 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Milford Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Milford Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1063 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    37.5 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackstone and City of 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
37.7 mi · 66%
Blackstone Street
3.29 mi · 6%
Providence Street
3.2 mi · 6%
Chelmsford Street
2.94 mi · 5%
Main Street
2.34 mi · 4%
Cedar Street
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

37.5 mi · 00h 43m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlborough
00h 33m from Blackstone
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blackstone and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blackstone to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 26.8 miles from Blackstone and 30.4 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.86 one way or $15.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blackstone and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near City of 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 Blackstone and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 44.35 mi (71.37 km).

Blackstone

#1 Blackstone

Town in Virginia

Population9,209
Coordinates42.0178800, -71.5411700
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
City of Lowell

#2 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Mason Street (-71.541056, 42.017907)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.65 L · about $7.86
Round trip
$15.72
4.04 gal · 15.3 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.86 $15.72
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.88 $17.76
Premium $4.80 $9.69 $19.39
Diesel $4.49 $9.07 $18.13

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Blackstone and City of Lowell. The current time is 01:21:19.

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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.