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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Otis, MA is about 120 miles (193.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.04 mi
02h 39m
Flight
95.39 mi
153.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.39 mi
Kilometers
153.52 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.04 mi
Kilometers
193.18 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Otis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Otis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Sturbridge
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From City of Lowell
59.9 mi
01h 19m
To Otis
60.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.1 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Southampton Road

    111 m · 8 sec · Southampton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Orange Street

    85 m · 14 sec · Orange Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    734 ft · 27 sec · Maple Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Russell Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Russell Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Westfield Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfield Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Blandford Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Blandford Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Woronoco Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Woronoco Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Otis Stage Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Otis Stage Road

  35. 35

    Continue on East Otis Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · East Otis Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Otis Road

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
49.3 mi · 41%
I 495 South
24.4 mi · 20%
I 290 West
20 mi · 17%
Otis Stage Road
5.54 mi · 5%
East Otis Road
4.08 mi · 3%
Russell Road
3.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

38.1 mi · 00h 44m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
95.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturbridge
01h 19m from City of Lowell
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving City of Lowell and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Otis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120 miles (193.2 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from City of Lowell and 60.1 miles from Otis.

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

The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.45 one way or $32.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around City of Lowell and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Otis.

Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

42 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

46 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

50 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Otis. Straight-line distance: 95.39 mi (153.52 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Otis

City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,531
Coordinates42.1931500, -73.0917700
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Otis (-73.09177, 42.19315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.03 L · about $16.45
Round trip
$32.91
8.46 gal · 32.06 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.45 $32.91
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.60 $37.20
Premium $4.80 $20.30 $40.60
Diesel $4.49 $18.98 $37.97

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Otis. The current time is 23:02:44.

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.