How far is Lowell, MA from Blandford, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Blandford, MA is about 110 miles (177 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.5 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.97 mi
02h 23m
Flight
87.94 mi
141.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.94 mi
Kilometers
141.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.97 mi
Kilometers
176.98 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 Blandford
Sun, Apr 19, 9:13 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 11:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive Blandford
Sun, Apr 19, 9:13 AM 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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Lowell
54.9 mi
01h 11m
To Blandford
55.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Blandford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Russell as the closest live forecast in the Hampden County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  15. 15

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

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    38.1 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Southampton Road

    111 m · 8 sec · Southampton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Orange Street

    85 m · 14 sec · Orange Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    734 ft · 27 sec · Maple Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Russell Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Russell Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Westfield Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfield Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Blandford Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Blandford Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Woronoco Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Woronoco Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
49.3 mi · 45%
I 495 South
24.4 mi · 22%
I 290 West
20 mi · 18%
Russell Road
3.56 mi · 3%
Blandford Road
2.78 mi · 3%
Woronoco Road
1.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+22.1 mi
87.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 11m from Lowell
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lowell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blandford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110 miles (177 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Lowell and 55.1 miles from Blandford.

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

The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 $15.09 one way or $30.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lowell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blandford.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Blandford. Straight-line distance: 87.94 mi (141.53 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Blandford

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,249
Coordinates42.1806500, -72.9273200
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Blandford (-72.92732, 42.18065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.69 L · about $15.09
Round trip
$30.19
7.76 gal · 29.38 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.09 $30.19
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.06 $34.12
Premium $4.80 $18.62 $37.24
Diesel $4.49 $17.41 $34.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Blandford. The current time is 06:50:37.

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.