How far is City of Lowell, MA from Southampton, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Southampton, MA is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Southampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Southampton.
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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
38.1 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Southampton Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Southampton Road
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Continue on College Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · College Highway
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Turn left onto Maple Street
27 m · 4 sec · Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Southampton.
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
38.1 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Lowell and Sunny near Southampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Southampton?
The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from City of Lowell and 52.2 miles from Southampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.32 one way or $28.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Lowell and Sunny near Southampton.
Stop Ideas Near Charlton
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 Charlton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Southampton. Straight-line distance: 77.19 mi (124.23 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 Southampton
Human settlement in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 6,162 |
| Coordinates | 42.2292600, -72.7300900 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southampton (-72.73009, 42.22926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.32 | $28.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $16.18 | $32.36 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $16.52 | $33.03 |
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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