How far is Hinsdale, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Hinsdale, MA to Lowell, MA is about 129.9 miles (209 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Road
129.87 mi
02h 27m
Flight
93.09 mi
149.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.09 mi
Kilometers
149.81 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.87 mi
Kilometers
209.01 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Tue, May 12, 9:43 PM EDT
Return by in Hinsdale
Wed, May 13, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hinsdale
2026-05-12T19:15
Arrive Lowell
Tue, May 12, 9:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hinsdale
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
Orange
MA

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

From Hinsdale
58.9 mi
01h 13m
To Lowell
71 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    57 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Peru Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Peru Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old North Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Old North Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Williamsburg Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Williamsburg Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Williamsburg Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williamsburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Road

    7.7 mi · 14 min · Main Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Chesterfield Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Chesterfield Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Street

    1882 ft · 54 sec · Williams Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto High Street

    2494 ft · 50 sec · High Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Mountain Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Mountain Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Haydenville Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Haydenville Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Plain Road

    1246 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Plain Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    94 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Christian Lane

    2551 ft · 57 sec · Christian Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sunderland Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Sunderland Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Montague Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Montague Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Sunderland Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sunderland Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Leverett Road

    880 ft · 26 sec · North Leverett Road

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto Federal Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Federal Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Main Street

    115 m · 18 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1043 ft · 18 sec · Bridge Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Lester Street

    1041 ft · 20 sec · Lester Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    2957 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  30. 30

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on West Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  36. 36

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

    974 ft · 24 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  38. 38

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
42 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
38.5 mi · 30%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 10%
I 495 North
10.8 mi · 8%
Main Road
7.71 mi · 6%
Old North Road
5.36 mi · 4%
Federal Street
4.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mohawk Trail

Continue on Mohawk Trail

36.1 mi · 00h 50m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange
01h 13m from Hinsdale
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Hinsdale and Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hinsdale to Lowell?

The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Hinsdale and 71 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.82 one way or $35.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Hinsdale and Sunny near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Orange

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

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

RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

24 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

29 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hinsdale and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 93.09 mi (149.81 km).

Hinsdale

#1 Hinsdale

City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,902
Coordinates42.4387000, -73.1253800
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.125838, 42.438615)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.35 L · about $17.82
Round trip
$35.63
9.16 gal · 34.7 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.82 $35.63
Mid-grade $4.40 $20.14 $40.28
Premium $4.80 $21.98 $43.96
Diesel $4.49 $20.56 $41.11

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hinsdale and Lowell. The current time is 19:15:55.

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.