How far is City of Lowell, MA from Hampden, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Hampden, MA is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
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.
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Hampden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Hampden.
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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
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester
2148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster
703 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Oxford Street
142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street
136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
2072 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2915 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Wilbur Cross Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer
1557 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charlton Road
133 m · 8 sec · Charlton Road
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Take the exit slight right
120 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Charlton Road
1668 ft · 41 sec · Charlton Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Brimfield Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Brimfield Road
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Continue on Sturbridge Road
4 mi · 5 min · Sturbridge Road
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Continue on Sturbridge Road
112 m · 7 sec · Sturbridge Road
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Continue on Main Street
1682 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Palmer Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Palmer Road
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Turn left
15 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Main Palmer Road
1069 ft · 22 sec · Main Palmer Road
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Continue on Monson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Monson Road
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Continue on Brimfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Brimfield Road
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Continue on Bethany Road
695 ft · 24 sec · Bethany Road
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1260 ft · 44 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Main Street
2551 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Monument Drive
45 m · 7 sec · Monument Drive
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Turn right onto High Street
22 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Ely Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ely Road
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Turn straight onto Lower Hampden Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Lower Hampden Road
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Continue on South Monson Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Monson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Scantic Road
2713 ft · 1 min · Scantic Road
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Continue on Main Street
2455 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Chapin Road
3 m · 1 sec · Chapin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Hampden.
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
23.4 mi · 00h 27m
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 Cloudy leaving City of Lowell and Sunny near Hampden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Hampden?
The road trip is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Worcester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from City of Lowell and 41 miles from Hampden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Lowell and Sunny near Hampden.
Stop Ideas Near Worcester
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 Worcester.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Providence station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Hampden. Straight-line distance: 68.45 mi (110.16 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 Hampden
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 5,154 |
| Coordinates | 42.0639800, -72.4134200 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampden (-72.41342, 42.06398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.71 | $25.41 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
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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