How far is Sturbridge, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Sturbridge, MA to Lowell, MA is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sturbridge and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturbridge and Lowell.
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Start on Charlton Street
18 m · 3 sec · Charlton Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street
100 m · 16 sec · Charlton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2641 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Charlton Road
2580 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road
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Take the exit slight left
982 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
27.4 mi · 32 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 Sturbridge 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.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sturbridge 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 Sturbridge to Lowell?
The road trip is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Sturbridge and 33.1 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sturbridge and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Cordaville
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 Cordaville.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sturbridge and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 53.2 mi (85.62 km).
#1 Sturbridge
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 9,561 |
| Coordinates | 42.1084300, -72.0786900 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.95 | $17.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
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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