How far is Lowell, MA from Ashfield, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Ashfield, MA is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
98.27 mi
02h 23m
Flight
75.27 mi
121.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.27 mi
Kilometers
121.13 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.27 mi
Kilometers
158.15 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashfield
Tue, Apr 14, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Wed, Apr 15, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-14T21:23
Arrive Ashfield
Tue, Apr 14, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
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
Phillipston
MA

Town in Massachusetts, USA

From Lowell
49.1 mi
01h 11m
To Ashfield
49.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hale Street

    148 m · 15 sec · Hale Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 16 sec · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chelmsford Street

    2924 ft · 56 sec · Chelmsford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire

    763 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    1724 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on French King Highway

    2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on French King Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams

    1081 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    10 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Connector Road

    1036 ft · 21 sec · Connector Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ashfield Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Ashfield Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Lower Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lower Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ashfield Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Ashfield Mountain Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ashfield Mountain Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Baptist Corner Road

    48 m · 8 sec · Baptist Corner Road

  32. 32

    Turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 38%
I 495 South
11.6 mi · 12%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 11%
MA 2 West
10.6 mi · 11%
Mohawk Trail
7.15 mi · 7%
French King Highway
5.29 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

37.2 mi · 00h 52m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phillipston
01h 11m from Lowell
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lowell and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ashfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Phillipston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Lowell and 49.2 miles from Ashfield.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lowell and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ashfield.

Stop Ideas Near Phillipston

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

37 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

39 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
10 Vernon Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Ashfield. Straight-line distance: 75.27 mi (121.13 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Ashfield

#2 Ashfield

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population1,720
Coordinates42.5264700, -72.7884300
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Ashfield (-72.78843, 42.52647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.13 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
6.94 gal · 26.26 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.26 $30.52
Premium $4.80 $16.65 $33.31
Diesel $4.49 $15.57 $31.15

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Ashfield. The current time is 21:23:01.

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.