How far is Lowell, MA from Shutesbury, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Shutesbury, MA is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Shutesbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Shutesbury.
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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
31.4 mi · 44 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit sharp left toward US 202 South: Athol, Belchertown
1948 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway
10 mi · 16 min · Daniel Shays Highway
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Turn right onto Prescott Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Prescott Road
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Continue on Cooleyville Road
2349 ft · 1 min · Cooleyville Road
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Turn right onto Wendell Road
1616 ft · 33 sec · Wendell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wendell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and Shutesbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Concord Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
31.4 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Lowell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Shutesbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to Shutesbury?
The road trip is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Lowell and 34.1 miles from Shutesbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.34 one way or $18.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lowell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Shutesbury.
Stop Ideas Near Westminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westminster.
Union Station
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Framingham station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Shutesbury. Straight-line distance: 57 mi (91.73 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shutesbury
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 1,753 |
| Coordinates | 42.4564800, -72.4098100 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shutesbury (-72.40981, 42.45648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
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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