How far is Lowell, MA from Barre, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Barre, MA is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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.
The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Barre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Barre.
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Start on Hale Street
148 m · 15 sec · Hale Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 16 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Chelmsford Street
2924 ft · 56 sec · Chelmsford Street
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Turn left onto Plain Street
587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street
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Take the ramp straight
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1.3 km · 1 min · Lowell Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire
763 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
1724 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster
2255 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
10.4 mi · 15 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
760 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road East
725 ft · 14 sec · State Road East
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Street
3.6 mi · 8 min · South Street
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Continue on New Westminster Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · New Westminster Road
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Continue on Brigham Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Brigham Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1440 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Barre Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Barre Road
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Turn right onto Old Boston Turnpike
2142 ft · 43 sec · Old Boston Turnpike
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Continue on Hubbardston Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbardston Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Mechanic Street
2487 ft · 54 sec · Mechanic Street
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Turn right onto Exchange Street
48 m · 4 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn left onto School Street North
85 m · 15 sec · School Street North
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Turn left onto Concert Mall
43 m · 2 sec · Concert Mall
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Concert Mall
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Barre.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lowell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Barre?
The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Leominster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Lowell and 25.8 miles from Barre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lowell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barre.
Stop Ideas Near Leominster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leominster.
Union Station
Nashua, NH
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Barre. Straight-line distance: 42.73 mi (68.76 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barre
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 5,574 |
| Coordinates | 42.4228700, -72.1050800 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barre (-72.10508, 42.42287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.73 | $17.47 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
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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