How far is Lowell, MA from Hinsdale, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Hinsdale, MA is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Hinsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Hinsdale.
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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
37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on East Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Public Works Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard
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Continue on State Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
2.5 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail
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Turn slight left onto Prospect Street
2704 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lester Street
1041 ft · 19 sec · Lester Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1043 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
115 m · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Federal Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Federal Street
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Turn right onto Gunn Road
1230 ft · 37 sec · Gunn Road
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Turn left onto Sunderland Road
3199 ft · 1 min · Sunderland Road
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Continue on Montague Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Montague Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto State Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Turn right onto Christian Lane
2551 ft · 51 sec · Christian Lane
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Keep slight left
94 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Chestnut Plain Road
1246 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Plain Road
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Turn right onto Haydenville Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Haydenville Road
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Continue on Mountain Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mountain Street
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Continue on High Street
2494 ft · 55 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Williams Street
1882 ft · 58 sec · Williams Street
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Turn left onto Chesterfield Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Chesterfield Road
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Continue on Main Road
7.7 mi · 14 min · Main Road
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Continue on Williamsburg Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Williamsburg Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old North Road
5 m · 1 sec · Old North Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old North Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Old North Road
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Continue on Old North Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Old North Road
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Continue on East Main Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · East Main Road
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Continue on Peru Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Peru Road
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Continue on Maple Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
57 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Hinsdale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Concord Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Lowell and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Hinsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Hinsdale?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Lowell and 58.9 miles from Hinsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lowell and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Hinsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Orange
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 Orange.
John W. Olver Transit Center
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Hinsdale. Straight-line distance: 93.09 mi (149.81 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hinsdale
City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 1,902 |
| Coordinates | 42.4387000, -73.1253800 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hinsdale (-73.12538, 42.4387)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $16.14 | $32.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $19.92 | $39.83 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $18.63 | $37.25 |
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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