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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Shutesbury, MA is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.51 mi
01h 39m
Flight
56.8 mi
91.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.8 mi
Kilometers
91.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.51 mi
Kilometers
110.26 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shutesbury
Sat, May 30, 6:38 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Sat, May 30, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-05-30T04:59
Arrive Shutesbury
Sat, May 30, 6:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Westminster
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From City of Lowell
34.2 mi
00h 49m
To Shutesbury
34.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.4 mi · 44 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit sharp left toward US 202 South: Athol, Belchertown

    1948 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway

    10 mi · 16 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Prescott Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Prescott Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Cooleyville Road

    2349 ft · 1 min · Cooleyville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wendell Road

    1616 ft · 33 sec · Wendell Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendell Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
31.4 mi · 46%
I 495 South
11.6 mi · 17%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 16%
Daniel Shays Highway
10 mi · 15%
Prescott Road
0.79 mi · 1%
Lowell Connector
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

31.4 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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
56.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 49m from City of Lowell
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Lowell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Shutesbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from City of Lowell and 34.3 miles from Shutesbury.

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

The direct path is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.41 one way or $18.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Lowell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Shutesbury.

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

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 Westminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

43 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

50 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

53 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Shutesbury. Straight-line distance: 56.8 mi (91.41 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Shutesbury

Town in Massachusetts

Population1,753
Coordinates42.4564800, -72.4098100
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Shutesbury (-72.40981, 42.45648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.15 L · about $9.41
Round trip
$18.83
4.84 gal · 18.3 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.41 $18.83
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.64 $21.28
Premium $4.80 $11.61 $23.23
Diesel $4.49 $10.86 $21.72

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Shutesbury. The current time is 04:59:27.

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.