How far is West Stockbridge, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from West Stockbridge, MA to Lowell, MA is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
139.63 mi
02h 12m
Flight
106.32 mi
171.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.32 mi
Kilometers
171.1 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.63 mi
Kilometers
224.71 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM EDT
Return by in West Stockbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Stockbridge
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West 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
Warren
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From West Stockbridge
69.2 mi
01h 06m
To Lowell
70.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Swamp Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Swamp Road

  2. 2

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

    1028 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Stockbridge Road

    734 ft · 12 sec · Stockbridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    772 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward Boston

    2490 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    102.8 mi · 1 hr 59 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 West 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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
103 mi · 74%
I 495 North
30.9 mi · 22%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 2%
Swamp Road
0.8 mi · 1%
Boston
0.47 mi
Stockbridge Road
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

103 mi · 01h 59m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
01h 06m from West Stockbridge
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Stockbridge and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 69.2 miles from West Stockbridge and 70.4 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.18 one way or $38.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Stockbridge and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

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 West Stockbridge and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 106.32 mi (171.1 km).

West Stockbridge

#1 West Stockbridge

City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,250
Coordinates42.3459200, -73.3662200
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Swamp Road (-73.365077, 42.34604)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.65 L · about $19.18
Round trip
$38.36
9.86 gal · 37.3 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.18 $38.36
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.68 $43.35
Premium $4.80 $23.66 $47.32
Diesel $4.49 $22.13 $44.25

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between West Stockbridge and Lowell. The current time is 19:38:05.

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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.