How far is Lowell, MA from Blackstone, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Blackstone, MA is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
53.44 mi
01h 12m
Flight
44.06 mi
70.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.06 mi
Kilometers
70.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.44 mi
Kilometers
86.01 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackstone
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 11:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-23T08:57
Arrive Blackstone
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marlborough
MA

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lowell
26.7 mi
00h 36m
To Blackstone
26.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.1 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton

    1316 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge

    114 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

  14. 14

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Milford Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Milford Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1916 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Providence Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Providence Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Providence Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Blackstone Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2061 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mason Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Mason Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mason Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
39.1 mi · 73%
Blackstone Street
3.29 mi · 6%
Providence Street
3.2 mi · 6%
East Main Street
1.61 mi · 3%
Cedar Street
1.22 mi · 2%
Mendon Street
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

38.1 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlborough
00h 36m from Lowell
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Blackstone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Lowell and 26.7 miles from Blackstone.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Blackstone.

Stop Ideas Near Marlborough

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

13 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

36 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Blackstone. Straight-line distance: 44.06 mi (70.9 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Blackstone

Town in Virginia

Population9,209
Coordinates42.0178800, -71.5411700
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Blackstone (-71.54117, 42.01788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.70
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.35 $14.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.31 $16.62
Premium $4.80 $9.07 $18.14
Diesel $4.49 $8.48 $16.96

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 Lowell and Blackstone. The current time is 08:57:13.

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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.