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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Church Street
1279 ft · 26 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue straight
849 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
2179 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
95 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
1119 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
1126 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
1311 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Hale Street
148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brimfield.
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stockbridge and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 104.92 mi (168.85 km).
#1 Stockbridge
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 1,883 |
| Coordinates | 42.2875900, -73.3203900 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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