How far is East Longmeadow, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from East Longmeadow, MA to Lowell, MA is about 93.2 miles (150 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
93.18 mi
01h 40m
Flight
72.64 mi
116.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.64 mi
Kilometers
116.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.18 mi
Kilometers
149.96 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Wed, Jun 3, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in East Longmeadow
Wed, Jun 3, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Longmeadow
2026-06-03T04:25
Arrive Lowell
Wed, Jun 3, 6:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Longmeadow
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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From East Longmeadow
46.8 mi
00h 50m
To Lowell
46.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Longmeadow Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Wednesday
Using Springfield as the closest live forecast in the Hampden County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Longmeadow and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Longmeadow and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    16 m · 9 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Somers Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Somers Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Center Square

    8 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Elm Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Cooley Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Cooley Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Parker Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Parker Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    135 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ludlow Avenue

    668 ft · 25 sec · Ludlow Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Center Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    755 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    50.8 mi · 59 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

    3219 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Longmeadow and Lowell.

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
50.8 mi · 55%
I 495 North
30.9 mi · 33%
Parker Street
3.77 mi · 4%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 3%
Center Street
1.86 mi · 2%
Elm Street
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

50.8 mi · 00h 59m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
00h 50m from East Longmeadow
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Longmeadow and Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Longmeadow to Lowell?

The road trip is about 93.2 miles (150 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from East Longmeadow and 46.4 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.80 one way or $25.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Longmeadow and Sunny near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Longmeadow and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 72.64 mi (116.91 km).

East Longmeadow

#1 East Longmeadow

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population16,093
Coordinates42.0645400, -72.5125900
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-72.512603, 42.064648)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.45 L · about $12.80
Round trip
$25.60
6.58 gal · 24.9 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.80 $25.60
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.47 $28.93
Premium $4.80 $15.79 $31.58
Diesel $4.49 $14.77 $29.53

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between East Longmeadow and Lowell. The current time is 04:25:13.

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.