How far is City of Lowell, MA from Blackstone, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Blackstone, MA is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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.
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Blackstone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Blackstone.
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Start on the route
529 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Arch Street
5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street
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Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street
117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn left onto Plain Street
587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street
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Take the ramp straight
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1.3 km · 1 min · Lowell Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire
763 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
1724 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton
1316 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge
114 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Cedar Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Mendon Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street
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Continue on Milford Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Milford Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1916 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Providence Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street
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Continue on Providence Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Providence Street
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Continue on Blackstone Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2061 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mason Street
15 m · 2 sec · Mason Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mason Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Blackstone.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Blackstone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Blackstone?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 26.9 miles from City of Lowell and 27 miles from Blackstone.
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 9.5 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Blackstone.
Stop Ideas Near Marlborough
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 Marlborough.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Blackstone. Straight-line distance: 44.35 mi (71.37 km).
#1 City of Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 109,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.6388700, -71.3217100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blackstone
Town in Virginia
| Population | 9,209 |
| Coordinates | 42.0178800, -71.5411700 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blackstone (-71.54117, 42.01788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.35 | $16.71 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
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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