How far is Wilbraham, MA from City of Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Wilbraham, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
87.36 mi
01h 30m
Flight
66.9 mi
107.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.9 mi
Kilometers
107.66 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.36 mi
Kilometers
140.6 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Sat, May 2, 9:46 PM EDT
Return by in Wilbraham
Sat, May 2, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilbraham
2026-05-02T20:15
Arrive City of Lowell
Sat, May 2, 9:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilbraham
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
Grafton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Wilbraham
43.2 mi
00h 45m
To City of Lowell
44.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Wilbraham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Saturday
Using Ludlow as the closest live forecast in the Hampden County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilbraham and City of Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilbraham and City of Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Boston Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wilbraham Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Wilbraham Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43 mi · 50 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

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

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

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

    3219 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  19. 19

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilbraham and City of 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
43 mi · 49%
I 495 North
30.9 mi · 35%
Chelmsford Street
2.94 mi · 3%
Boston Road
2.76 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.03 mi · 2%
Wilbraham Street
1.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

43 mi · 00h 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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 45m from Wilbraham
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wilbraham and Chance Rain Showers near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilbraham to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Wilbraham and 44.2 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.98 one way or $23.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wilbraham and Chance Rain Showers near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

48 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilbraham and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 66.9 mi (107.66 km).

Wilbraham

#1 Wilbraham

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population14,670
Coordinates42.1237100, -72.4314700
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
City of Lowell

#2 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.431471, 42.123797)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.67 L · about $11.98
Round trip
$23.96
6.16 gal · 23.34 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.98 $23.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.54 $27.09
Premium $4.80 $14.78 $29.56
Diesel $4.49 $13.82 $27.65

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilbraham and City of Lowell. The current time is 20:15:53.

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.