How far is Granby, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Granby, MA to Lowell, MA is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Granby and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granby and Lowell.
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Start on State Street
810 ft · 29 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Ferry Hill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Ferry Hill Road
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Continue on South Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on East Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Street
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Turn left onto Fuller Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fuller Street
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Continue on Rood Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Rood Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Center Street
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Take the ramp left
755 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
50.8 mi · 59 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
1119 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
1126 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
1311 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Hale Street
148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Granby and Lowell.
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
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Granby and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Granby to Lowell?
The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 46.7 miles from Granby and 39.9 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.86 one way or $23.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Granby and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Millbury
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 Millbury.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granby and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 66.49 mi (107.01 km).
#1 Granby
Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 6,262 |
| Coordinates | 42.2564800, -72.5162000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.86 | $23.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.41 | $26.82 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.64 | $29.27 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
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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