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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Becket, MA is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
128.74 mi
02h 53m
Flight
92.21 mi
148.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.21 mi
Kilometers
148.39 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.74 mi
Kilometers
207.19 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Becket
Tue, May 5, 3:30 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Tue, May 5, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-05-05T00:37
Arrive Becket
Tue, May 5, 3:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
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 City of Lowell
64.3 mi
01h 26m
To Becket
64.4 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    529 ft · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chelmsford Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire

    763 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    1724 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  17. 17

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

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    38.1 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Southampton Road

    111 m · 8 sec · Southampton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Elm Street

    2425 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Notre Dame Street

    2619 ft · 53 sec · Notre Dame Street

  27. 27

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Montgomery Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Montgomery Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Worthington Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Worthington Road

  32. 32

    Continue on East Main Street

    1269 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Worthington Road

    930 ft · 23 sec · Worthington Road

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Russell Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Chester Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Chester Road

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right

    85 m · 8 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    6.3 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Main Street

    157 m · 23 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    35 m · 7 sec · Maple Street

  40. 40

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Becket.

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
41 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
49.3 mi · 38%
I 495 South
24.4 mi · 19%
I 290 West
20 mi · 16%
Russell Road
8.2 mi · 6%
Main Street
6.42 mi · 5%
Main Road
5.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

38.1 mi · 00h 44m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
92.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fiskdale
01h 26m from City of Lowell
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Lowell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Becket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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 64.3 miles from City of Lowell and 64.4 miles from Becket.

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

The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.66 one way or $35.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Lowell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Becket.

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 City of Lowell and Becket. Straight-line distance: 92.21 mi (148.39 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Becket

#2 Becket

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA

Population1,707
Coordinates42.3320300, -73.0828800
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Becket (-73.08288, 42.33203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.2 L · about $17.66
Round trip
$35.32
9.08 gal · 34.4 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.66 $35.32
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.96 $39.92
Premium $4.80 $21.79 $43.57
Diesel $4.49 $20.38 $40.75

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Becket. The current time is 00:37:38.

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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.