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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Southwick, MA is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
103.44 mi
02h 12m
Flight
84.26 mi
135.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.26 mi
Kilometers
135.61 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.44 mi
Kilometers
166.47 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southwick
Sat, May 2, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Sat, May 2, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-05-02T02:12
Arrive Southwick
Sat, May 2, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From City of Lowell
51.6 mi
01h 06m
To Southwick
51.8 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
Southwick Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Saturday
Using Westfield as the closest live forecast in the Hampden County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on I 91 North, US 20 West: West Springfield

    779 ft · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Dwight Street

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Dwight Street

    945 ft · 26 sec · Dwight Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Carew Street

    883 ft · 15 sec · Carew Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Plainfield Street

    2404 ft · 36 sec · Plainfield Street

  31. 31

    Continue on West Street

    941 ft · 12 sec · West Street

  32. 32

    Continue on North End Bridge

    1194 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Street

    87 m · 4 sec · Park Street

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Park Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Memorial Avenue

    114 m · 6 sec · Memorial Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn straight

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  38. 38

    Continue on Southwick Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Southwick Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Feeding Hills Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Feeding Hills Road

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Highway

    3123 ft · 1 min · College Highway

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Granville Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Granville Road

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Granville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
38.7 mi · 37%
I 495 South
24.4 mi · 24%
I 290 West
20 mi · 19%
Springfield Expressway
4.45 mi · 4%
Feeding Hills Road
3.1 mi · 3%
Southwick Street
1.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 32m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 06m from City of Lowell
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Lowell and Partly Sunny near Southwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 51.6 miles from City of Lowell and 51.8 miles from Southwick.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.20 one way or $28.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Lowell and Partly Sunny near Southwick.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Southwick. Straight-line distance: 84.26 mi (135.61 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Southwick

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population9,715
Coordinates42.0548200, -72.7703700
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Southwick (-72.77037, 42.05482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.82 L · about $14.20
Round trip
$28.40
7.3 gal · 27.64 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.20 $28.40
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.05 $32.10
Premium $4.80 $17.52 $35.03
Diesel $4.49 $16.38 $32.76

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Southwick. The current time is 02:12:02.

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.