How far is Lowell, MA from Becket, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Becket, MA is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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.
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Becket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Becket.
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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
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester
2148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster
703 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Oxford Street
142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street
136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
2072 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2915 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
38.1 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southampton Road
111 m · 8 sec · Southampton Road
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Continue on North Elm Street
2425 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street
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Turn right onto Notre Dame Street
2619 ft · 53 sec · Notre Dame Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montgomery Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street
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Continue on Montgomery Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road
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Continue on Main Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road
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Continue on Montgomery Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road
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Turn left onto Worthington Road
1 mi · 2 min · Worthington Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1269 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Worthington Road
930 ft · 23 sec · Worthington Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road
8.2 mi · 11 min · Russell Road
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Continue on Chester Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Chester Road
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Take the exit slight right
85 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
6.3 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
157 m · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
35 m · 7 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Becket.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
38.1 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Becket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Becket?
The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Fiskdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Lowell and 64.2 miles from Becket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.62 one way or $35.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Becket.
Stop Ideas Near Fiskdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fiskdale.
Union Station
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Amherst, Massachusetts
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Becket. Straight-line distance: 92.4 mi (148.7 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Becket
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 1,707 |
| Coordinates | 42.3320300, -73.0828800 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Becket (-73.08288, 42.33203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.62 | $35.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $19.92 | $39.84 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $21.74 | $43.48 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
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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