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

The driving distance from Lenox, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.9 miles (164 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
136.47 mi
02h 15m
Flight
101.89 mi
163.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.89 mi
Kilometers
163.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.47 mi
Kilometers
219.62 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Lenox
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenox
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lenox
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
Brimfield
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Lenox
67.6 mi
01h 07m
To City of Lowell
68.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

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

Light Rain Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walker Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Walker Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1583 ft · 26 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  6. 6

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

    2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

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

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    95 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

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

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

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

    3219 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  20. 20

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenox and City of 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
95 mi · 70%
I 495 North
30.9 mi · 23%
Chelmsford Street
2.94 mi · 2%
Housatonic Street
1.28 mi · 1%
Laurel Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Lee Road
1.2 mi · 1%
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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
101.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brimfield
01h 07m from Lenox
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lenox and Light Rain Likely near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Lenox and 68.8 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 101.9 miles (164 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Lenox and Light Rain Likely near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Brimfield

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

32 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

38 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenox and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 101.89 mi (163.98 km).

Lenox

#1 Lenox

Town of Massachusetts, United States

Population4,933
Coordinates42.3564800, -73.2848300
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
City of Lowell

#2 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Walker Street (-73.28461, 42.356688)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.23 L · about $18.75
Round trip
$37.50
9.64 gal · 36.46 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.75 $37.50
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.19 $42.39
Premium $4.80 $23.13 $46.26
Diesel $4.49 $21.63 $43.26

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 Lenox and City of Lowell. The current time is 23:42:39.

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.