How far is Westfield, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Westfield, MA to Lowell, MA is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
102.59 mi
01h 38m
Flight
81.15 mi
130.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.15 mi
Kilometers
130.6 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.59 mi
Kilometers
165.11 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM EDT
Return by in Westfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westfield
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westfield
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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Westfield
50.7 mi
00h 49m
To Lowell
51.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Westfield and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

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

    32 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    734 ft · 27 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Orange Street

    85 m · 15 sec · Orange Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    105 m · 12 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Union Avenue

    2157 ft · 1 min · Union Avenue

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Elm Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    577 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Friendlys Way

    108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

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

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

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

    3219 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westfield 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
65.3 mi · 64%
I 495 North
30.9 mi · 30%
Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 3%
North Elm Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Friendlys Way
0.49 mi
Union Avenue
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

65.3 mi · 01h 15m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 49m from Westfield
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Westfield 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 Westfield to Lowell?

The road trip is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Westfield and 51.9 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Westfield and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westfield and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 81.15 mi (130.6 km).

Westfield

#1 Westfield

A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Population41,063
Coordinates42.1250900, -72.7495400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.749607, 42.125104)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.7 L · about $14.08
Round trip
$28.16
7.24 gal · 27.4 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.08 $28.16
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.92 $31.83
Premium $4.80 $17.37 $34.74
Diesel $4.49 $16.25 $32.49

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 Westfield and Lowell. The current time is 21:12:03.

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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.