How far is Stockbridge, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Stockbridge, MA to Lowell, MA is about 136 miles (218.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
136.01 mi
02h 11m
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
136.01 mi
Kilometers
218.88 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM EDT
Return by in Stockbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 11:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockbridge
2026-04-23T06:46
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockbridge
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
Brimfield
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Stockbridge
67.4 mi
01h 05m
To Lowell
68.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    1279 ft · 26 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    849 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    95 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

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

    3219 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
95 mi · 70%
I 495 North
30.9 mi · 23%
Pleasant Street
3.84 mi · 3%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.8 mi · 1%
MA 110
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

95 mi · 01h 50m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brimfield
01h 05m from Stockbridge
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stockbridge and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.9 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Stockbridge and 68.6 miles from Lowell.

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 31.1 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brimfield

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

32 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

38 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

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

Stockbridge

#1 Stockbridge

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population1,883
Coordinates42.2875900, -73.3203900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-73.32063, 42.287574)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.17 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.34
9.6 gal · 36.34 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.67 $37.34
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.11 $42.21
Premium $4.80 $23.04 $46.07
Diesel $4.49 $21.54 $43.08

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 Stockbridge and Lowell. The current time is 06:46:13.

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.