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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Buckland, MA is about 93.2 miles (150 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
93.17 mi
02h 15m
Flight
74.81 mi
120.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.81 mi
Kilometers
120.4 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.17 mi
Kilometers
149.95 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckland
Tue, May 12, 10:16 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Wed, May 13, 12:31 AM 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 Buckland
Tue, May 12, 10:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Templeton
MA

Census-designated place in California

From City of Lowell
46.5 mi
01h 07m
To Buckland
46.7 mi
01h 07m

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
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on French King Highway

    2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on French King Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams

    1081 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    10 mi · 15 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Connector Road

    1036 ft · 21 sec · Connector Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ashfield Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Ashfield Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Upper Street

    1887 ft · 39 sec · Upper Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Charlemont Road

    54 m · 5 sec · Charlemont Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charlemont Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 40%
I 495 South
11.6 mi · 12%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 12%
MA 2 West
10.6 mi · 11%
Mohawk Trail
7.15 mi · 8%
French King Highway
5.29 mi · 6%
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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Templeton
01h 07m from City of Lowell
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Lowell and Sunny near Buckland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.2 miles (150 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Templeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from City of Lowell and 46.7 miles from Buckland.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.80 one way or $25.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Lowell and Sunny near Buckland.

Stop Ideas Near Templeton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Templeton, 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 Templeton.

RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

42 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

44 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
10 Vernon Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Buckland. Straight-line distance: 74.81 mi (120.4 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Buckland

City in Alaska, USA

Population1,851
Coordinates42.5923100, -72.7917600
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Buckland (-72.79176, 42.59231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.45 L · about $12.80
Round trip
$25.60
6.58 gal · 24.9 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.80 $25.60
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.47 $28.93
Premium $4.80 $15.79 $31.58
Diesel $4.49 $14.77 $29.53

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 Buckland. 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.