How far is Lowell, MA from Granby, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Granby, MA is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
90.88 mi
01h 58m
Flight
66.49 mi
107.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.49 mi
Kilometers
107.01 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.88 mi
Kilometers
146.26 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granby
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Granby
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lowell
45.4 mi
00h 59m
To Granby
45.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.9 mi · 28 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown

    3207 ft · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Rood Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rood Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Fuller Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fuller Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Ferry Hill Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ferry Hill Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto State Street

    810 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
35.1 mi · 39%
I 495 South
24.4 mi · 27%
I 290 West
20 mi · 22%
West Street
2.41 mi · 3%
Fuller Street
1.4 mi · 2%
Rood Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

23.9 mi · 00h 28m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 59m from Lowell
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Lowell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Granby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Lowell and 45.5 miles from Granby.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.49 one way or $24.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Lowell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Granby.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Granby. Straight-line distance: 66.49 mi (107.01 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Granby

Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,262
Coordinates42.2564800, -72.5162000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Granby (-72.5162, 42.25648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.14 L · about $12.49
Round trip
$24.97
6.42 gal · 24.28 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.49 $24.97
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.11 $28.23
Premium $4.80 $15.40 $30.81
Diesel $4.49 $14.41 $28.81

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 Granby. The current time is 23:22:54.

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.