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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Bernardston, MA is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
76.8 mi
01h 50m
Flight
62.43 mi
100.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.43 mi
Kilometers
100.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.8 mi
Kilometers
123.6 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bernardston
Tue, May 12, 9:51 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Tue, May 12, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-05-12T20:00
Arrive Bernardston
Tue, May 12, 9:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Westminster
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From City of Lowell
38.3 mi
00h 55m
To Bernardston
38.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Gulf Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Gulf Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Maple Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  20. 20

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

    1510 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    3 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 49%
I 495 South
11.6 mi · 15%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 14%
Gulf Road
4.28 mi · 6%
North Street
2.36 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

37.2 mi · 00h 52m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 55m from City of Lowell
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Lowell and Mostly Clear near Bernardston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 City of Lowell and 38.5 miles from Bernardston.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Lowell and Mostly Clear near Bernardston.

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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Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

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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 City of Lowell and Bernardston. Straight-line distance: 62.43 mi (100.47 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Bernardston

City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population2,089
Coordinates42.6709200, -72.5495300
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Bernardston (-72.54953, 42.67092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.26 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.08
5.42 gal · 20.52 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.54 $21.08
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.92 $23.83
Premium $4.80 $13.01 $26.01
Diesel $4.49 $12.16 $24.32

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Bernardston. The current time is 20:00:53.

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.