How far is Lowell, MA from Phillipston, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Phillipston, MA is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.73 mi
01h 10m
Flight
41.95 mi
67.52 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Lowell.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.95 mi
Kilometers
67.52 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.73 mi
Kilometers
80.04 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phillipston
Wed, Apr 15, 6:57 PM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Wed, Apr 15, 8:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-15T17:47
Arrive Phillipston
Wed, Apr 15, 6:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Leominster
MA

The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Lowell
24.8 mi
00h 35m
To Phillipston
24.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph E
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.8 mi · 32 min · Concord Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward MA 2A, US 202 North: Phillipston, Winchendon

    1073 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    76 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Road

    2061 ft · 39 sec · State Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Baldwinville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Baldwinville Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto The Common

    89 m · 16 sec · The Common

  19. 19

    Continue on The Common

    88 m · 10 sec · The Common

  20. 20

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
22.8 mi · 46%
I 495 South
11.6 mi · 23%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 22%
Baldwinville Road
1.44 mi · 3%
Lowell Connector
0.78 mi · 2%
Chelmsford Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

22.8 mi · 00h 32m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leominster
00h 35m from Lowell
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lowell and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Phillipston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Leominster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Lowell and 24.9 miles from Phillipston.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lowell and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Phillipston.

Stop Ideas Near Leominster

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 Leominster and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

Leominster City Hall

Leominster , MA
25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
Rating 4.0/5 19 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

36 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

51 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Phillipston. Straight-line distance: 41.95 mi (67.52 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Phillipston

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population1,739
Coordinates42.5487000, -72.1328600
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Phillipston (-72.13286, 42.5487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.64 L · about $6.81
Round trip
$13.62
3.5 gal · 13.28 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.81 $13.62
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.69 $15.39
Premium $4.80 $8.40 $16.80
Diesel $4.49 $7.85 $15.71

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Phillipston. The current time is 17:47:35.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.