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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Lanesborough, MA is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.5 mi
03h 08m
Flight
97.36 mi
156.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.36 mi
Kilometers
156.68 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.5 mi
Kilometers
232.55 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lanesborough
Tue, May 12, 9:13 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Wed, May 13, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-05-12T18:05
Arrive Lanesborough
Tue, May 12, 9:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From City of Lowell
72.1 mi
01h 34m
To Lanesborough
72.3 mi
01h 34m

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
60°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

    3137 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pittsfield Road

  32. 32

    Continue on South Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Bank Row

    926 ft · 26 sec · Bank Row

  34. 34

    Turn left onto First Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · First Street

  35. 35

    Continue on North Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Street

  36. 36

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
79.3 mi · 55%
I 495 South
24.4 mi · 17%
I 290 West
20 mi · 14%
South Street
2.87 mi · 2%
North Street
2.57 mi · 2%
Pittsfield Road
2.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

68 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
97.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
01h 34m from City of Lowell
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Lowell and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Lanesborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from City of Lowell and 72.3 miles from Lanesborough.

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

The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Lowell and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Lanesborough.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Lanesborough. Straight-line distance: 97.36 mi (156.68 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Lanesborough

City in Massachusetts, United States

Population2,925
Coordinates42.5173100, -73.2281600
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Lanesborough (-73.22816, 42.51731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.3 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.68
10.2 gal · 38.6 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.84 $39.68
Mid-grade $4.40 $22.42 $44.85
Premium $4.80 $24.47 $48.95
Diesel $4.49 $22.89 $45.78

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Lanesborough. The current time is 18:05:20.

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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.