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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Hubbardston, MA is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
44.93 mi
01h 07m
Flight
36.66 mi
59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.66 mi
Kilometers
59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.93 mi
Kilometers
72.3 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hubbardston
Wed, May 13, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Wed, May 13, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-05-12T23:46
Arrive Hubbardston
Wed, May 13, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Shirley
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From City of Lowell
22.4 mi
00h 33m
To Hubbardston
22.5 mi
00h 33m

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 Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.4 mi · 15 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster

    760 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto State Road East

    725 ft · 14 sec · State Road East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · South Street

  21. 21

    Continue on New Westminster Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · New Westminster Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Brigham Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Brigham Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Worcester Road

    56 m · 4 sec · Worcester Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Worcester Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
11.6 mi · 26%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 24%
Concord Turnpike
10.4 mi · 23%
South Street
3.56 mi · 8%
New Westminster Road
3.53 mi · 8%
Brigham Street
1.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shirley
00h 33m from City of Lowell
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Lowell and Mostly Cloudy near Hubbardston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from City of Lowell and 22.5 miles from Hubbardston.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shirley

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 Shirley and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 5 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shirley.

BUS

Nashua, NH

30 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

35 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

42 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Hubbardston. Straight-line distance: 36.66 mi (59 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hubbardston

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population4,811
Coordinates42.4737000, -72.0061900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Hubbardston (-72.00619, 42.4737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.37
3.18 gal · 12 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.19 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.80 $7.63 $15.26
Diesel $4.49 $7.14 $14.27

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 Hubbardston. The current time is 23:46:56.

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.