How far is Lowell, MA from Hubbardston, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Hubbardston, MA is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
44.5 mi
01h 06m
Flight
36.81 mi
59.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.81 mi
Kilometers
59.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.5 mi
Kilometers
71.61 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hubbardston
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-23T02:13
Arrive Hubbardston
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Shirley
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Lowell
22.2 mi
00h 33m
To Hubbardston
22.3 mi
00h 33m

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
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 15 min · Concord Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster

    760 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Road East

    725 ft · 14 sec · State Road East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · South Street

  19. 19

    Continue on New Westminster Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · New Westminster Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Brigham Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Brigham Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Worcester Road

    56 m · 4 sec · Worcester Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Worcester Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
11.6 mi · 26%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 24%
Concord Turnpike
10.4 mi · 23%
South Street
3.56 mi · 8%
New Westminster Road
3.53 mi · 8%
Brigham Street
1.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shirley
00h 33m from Lowell
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Partly Sunny near Hubbardston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Lowell and 22.3 miles from Hubbardston.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shirley

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shirley and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shirley.

BUS

Nashua, NH

30 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

35 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

42 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Hubbardston. Straight-line distance: 36.81 mi (59.24 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hubbardston

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population4,811
Coordinates42.4737000, -72.0061900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Hubbardston (-72.00619, 42.4737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.21
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.11 $12.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.90 $13.81
Premium $4.80 $7.53 $15.07
Diesel $4.49 $7.05 $14.09

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 Hubbardston. The current time is 02:13:23.

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.