How far is Phillipston, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Phillipston, MA to Lowell, MA is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
50.9 mi
00h 53m
Flight
41.95 mi
67.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
50.9 mi
Kilometers
81.91 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Wed, Apr 15, 4:54 PM EDT
Return by in Phillipston
Wed, Apr 15, 5:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phillipston
2026-04-15T16:00
Arrive Lowell
Wed, Apr 15, 4:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phillipston
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 Phillipston
24.9 mi
00h 26m
To Lowell
26 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto The Common

    57 m · 6 sec · The Common

  3. 3

    Continue on The Common

    95 m · 9 sec · The Common

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Baldwinville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Baldwinville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Road

    116 m · 8 sec · State Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2332 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.7 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    974 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road
22.2 mi · 44%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 24%
I 495 North
10.8 mi · 21%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 5%
Baldwinville Road
1.44 mi · 3%
MA 110
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road

Merge slight left

21.7 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leominster
00h 26m from Phillipston
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 24.9 miles from Phillipston and 26 miles from Lowell.

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 9 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $14.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.
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Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 2.3 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 Phillipston and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 41.95 mi (67.52 km).

Phillipston

#1 Phillipston

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population1,739
Coordinates42.5487000, -72.1328600
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: The Common (-72.132847, 42.549051)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.8 L · about $7.00
Round trip
$14.00
3.6 gal · 13.6 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.00 $14.00
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.91 $15.83
Premium $4.80 $8.64 $17.28
Diesel $4.49 $8.08 $16.16

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 Phillipston and Lowell. The current time is 16:00:56.

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.