How far is Lanesborough, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Lanesborough, MA to Lowell, MA is about 128.6 miles (207 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
128.61 mi
02h 33m
Flight
97.61 mi
157.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.61 mi
Kilometers
157.09 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.61 mi
Kilometers
206.97 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Lanesborough
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lanesborough
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lanesborough
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
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lanesborough
73.2 mi
01h 16m
To Lowell
55.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wahconah Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wahconah Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Pittsfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  11. 11

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

    2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

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

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    95 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

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

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

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

    3219 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 35 min

  21. 21

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lanesborough 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
95 mi · 74%
I 495 North
30.9 mi · 24%
South Street
2.94 mi · 2%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 2%
Pittsfield Road
2.43 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

95 mi · 01h 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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
01h 16m from Lanesborough
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lanesborough 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 Lanesborough to Lowell?

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (207 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Lanesborough and 55.4 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.66 one way or $35.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Lanesborough and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
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Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lanesborough and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 97.61 mi (157.09 km).

Lanesborough

#1 Lanesborough

City in Massachusetts, United States

Population2,925
Coordinates42.5173100, -73.2281600
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-73.227832, 42.517308)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.18 L · about $17.66
Round trip
$35.32
9.08 gal · 34.36 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.66 $35.32
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.96 $39.92
Premium $4.80 $21.79 $43.57
Diesel $4.49 $20.38 $40.75

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lanesborough and Lowell. The current time is 21:14:52.

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.