How far is City of Lowell, MA from Sheffield, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Sheffield, MA is about 146 miles (234.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Sheffield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Sheffield.
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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 left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
3137 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
46 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Housatonic Street
60 m · 4 sec · Housatonic Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Street
2311 ft · 57 sec · South Street
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Continue on Great Barrington Road
3078 ft · 1 min · Great Barrington Road
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Continue on South Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on Stockbridge Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Stockbridge Road
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Continue on State Road
2643 ft · 1 min · State Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
48 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
4.8 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sheffield Plain
1.5 km · 2 min · Sheffield Plain
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Turn right onto Depot Square
680 ft · 30 sec · Depot Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Sheffield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Sheffield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Sheffield?
The road trip is about 146 miles (234.9 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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 72.9 miles from City of Lowell and 73.1 miles from Sheffield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.03 one way or $40.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Sheffield.
Stop Ideas Near Palmer
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 Palmer.
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Sheffield. Straight-line distance: 110.03 mi (177.07 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 Sheffield
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 3,112 |
| Coordinates | 42.1103700, -73.3551100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheffield (-73.35511, 42.11037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $20.03 | $40.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $22.64 | $45.29 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $24.71 | $49.43 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $23.11 | $46.23 |
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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