How far is Lowell, MA from Stockbridge, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Stockbridge, MA is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.75 mi
02h 42m
Flight
104.92 mi
168.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.92 mi
Kilometers
168.85 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.75 mi
Kilometers
213.64 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Stockbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Warren
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lowell
66.3 mi
01h 21m
To Stockbridge
66.5 mi
01h 21m

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
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

    3137 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Housatonic Street

    60 m · 4 sec · Housatonic Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1322 ft · 22 sec · Church Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
79.3 mi · 60%
I 495 South
24.4 mi · 18%
I 290 West
20 mi · 15%
Pleasant Street
3.27 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.77 mi · 1%
Lowell Connector
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

68 mi · 01h 19m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
01h 21m from Lowell
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Stockbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from Lowell and 66.5 miles from Stockbridge.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

32 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

35 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Stockbridge. Straight-line distance: 104.92 mi (168.85 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Stockbridge

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population1,883
Coordinates42.2875900, -73.3203900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Stockbridge (-73.32039, 42.28759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.73 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.41
9.36 gal · 35.46 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.21 $36.41
Mid-grade $4.40 $20.58 $41.16
Premium $4.80 $22.46 $44.92
Diesel $4.49 $21.00 $42.01

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 Stockbridge. The current time is 05:08:20.

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.