Trip from City of Lowell, MA to Becket, MA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 53m

Distance

128.7 mi

207 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 42m ★

6 AM

2h 53m

8 AM

3h 15m

10 AM

3h 1m

12 PM

2h 59m

3 PM

3h 2m

5 PM

3h 14m

8 PM

2h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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City of Lowell, MA

Phil Evenden

Becket, MA

Renata Meneses

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Lowell, MA to Becket, MA covers 128.7 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, I 290 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

64.4 miles from City of Lowell, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	49.3 mi	56m
I 495	23.4 mi	27m
I 290	19.6 mi	24m
Russell Road	8.2 mi	11m
Main Street	6.4 mi	12m
Main Road	5.2 mi	9m
Montgomery Road	4.3 mi	7m
Chester Road	2.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 49.3 mi, about 56m

Traffic on I-290

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 164 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~3,556 veh/hr typical · worst 4,165

Quietest

2 AM

~239 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

14.9×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell, MA and Becket, MA.

Start on this road

0.1 mi · 40 sec · this road

Turn right onto Arch Street

15 ft · 8 sec · Arch Street

Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

383 ft · 12 sec · Middlesex Street

Turn right onto Grand Street

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Grand Street

Turn right onto MA 110

0.7 mi · 1 min · Chelmsford Street

Turn left onto Plain Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Plain Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Merge onto Lowell Connector

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Exit 2B-A Toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 2A Toward I 495 South: Worcester Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 495 South: Marlboro

Merge onto I 495

23 mi · 27 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 65B Toward I 290 West: Worcester

Merge onto I 290

20 mi · 24 min · I 290

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Exit 12B Toward MA 12 South: Webster

Turn left onto Oxford Street

466 ft · 10 sec · Oxford Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 12

446 ft · 9 sec · Southbridge Street

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 West

Merge onto I 90

11 mi · 12 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

38 mi · 43 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 41 Toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

Keep slight right at fork

262 ft · 6 sec

Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto US 202; MA 10

363 ft · 8 sec · Southampton Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 202; MA 10

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Elm Street

Turn right onto Notre Dame Street

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Notre Dame Street

At end of road, turn right onto Montgomery Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street

Continue on Montgomery Road

3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road

Continue on Main Road

5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road

Continue on Montgomery Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Montgomery Road

Turn left onto MA 112

1.0 mi · 1 min · Worthington Road

Continue on MA 112

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Main Street

Continue on MA 112

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Worthington Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 20

8.2 mi · 11 min · Russell Road

Continue on US 20

2.7 mi · 4 min · Chester Road

Take the exit

278 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto MA 8

6.3 mi · 11 min · Main Street

Continue on Main Street

515 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Maple Street

113 ft · 7 sec · Maple Street

Turn right

28 ft · 2 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 64.4 miles from City of Lowell, MA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 28 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 64.4 miles or 1h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Becket, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving City of Lowell, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from City of Lowell, MA

This is one driving day of about 128.7 miles and 2h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from City of Lowell, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 49.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Granby, MA

64 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lancaster, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.4 miles from City of Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Phnom Penh Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lowell, Massachusetts

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19782750999

Tony & Penny's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ludlow, Massachusetts

0.7 mi

Yong Shing Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Auburn, Massachusetts

0.6 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Primavera Cafe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ludlow, Massachusetts

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third · 1h 2m to go 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14135890562

Visit website

Café 641

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hudson, Massachusetts

3 mi

Phnom Penh Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Lowell, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19782750999

Tony & Penny's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Ludlow, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14135836351

Visit website

Yong Shing Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Auburn, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–12:30 pm

+15088320622

Visit website

Torito Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+15083048665

Visit website

Sabor Latino Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14133312806

Cima Restaurant & Chop House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Wilbraham, Massachusetts

Hours: 4:30–10 pm

+14132793322

Visit website

China House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Palmer, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+14132838983

Visit website

Blue Elephant Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Wilbraham, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+14135431500

Visit website

Primavera Cafe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Ludlow, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14135890562

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15083732223

Mi Antojito Bakery & Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+14137812201

Visit website

Stow Café

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Stow, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+19788979330

Visit website

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Westford, Massachusetts

Visit website

AmpUp Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Westford, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19786925501

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Westford, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Lakeside Bar & Grille

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15084253543

Visit website

EcoTarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15089292700

Visit website

Titanic Historical Society

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14135434770

Visit website

DementedFX

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Holyoke, Massachusetts

Hours: Closed

Visit website

Gold Coast Catering & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+17744207766

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 30

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 97.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Middlesex Street

Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2B-A Toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nash...

2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 South: Worcester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2A Toward I 495 South: Worcester

59.2 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

97.3 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 41 Toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.47 one way

$42.94 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.67	$23.64	$47.27
premium	$5.06	$25.62	$51.25
diesel	$5.60	$28.37	$56.74

Estimated Tolls: $2.95

Massachusetts Turnpike (49.3 mi) $2.95

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.6	$13.51	$6.18
Efficient EV	32.2	$11.26	$5.15
EV Truck/SUV	51.5	$18.02	$8.24

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Sep 1, 2026

Origin

City of Lowell, MA

Late night in City of Lowell on Wednesday

Local time

3:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog

E 1 to 5 mph 40% chance Live forecast

Destination

Becket, MA

Late night in Becket on Wednesday

Local time

3:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Rain Showers Likely

E 6 mph 56% chance Live forecast

77°F

Granby, MA

64 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 53m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

128.7 mi in 2h 53m, mostly highway — 49.3 mi of that is on Massachusetts Turnpike.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 49.3 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Middlesex Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 128.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Middlesex Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,206 ft 96 ft

Total Climb

1,842 ft

Total Descent

732 ft

Highest Point

1,206 ft

~128.7 mi in

Elevation Range

1,111 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from City of Lowell, MA to Becket, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Northampton along the way.

Northampton

97.3 mi in | ~1h 58m

About the Cities

Arriving in Becket, MA

Full guide →

Founded 1740

Becket is a small town in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.

Top landmarks

• Jacob's Pillow — non-profit organization in the USA
• Becket Center Historic District — historic district in Massachusetts, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 128.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 49.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.95 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Becket, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Becket, MA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from City of Lowell, MA to Becket, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-290

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Phnom Penh Restaurant

Primavera Cafe Restaurant

Phnom Penh Restaurant

Tony & Penny's Restaurant

Yong Shing Restaurant

Torito Mexican Restaurant

Sabor Latino Restaurant

Cima Restaurant & Chop House

China House

Blue Elephant Restaurant

Primavera Cafe Restaurant

Café 641

El Morro Bakery and Restaurant

Sunny Side Cafe

Viet Cafe

Mi Antojito Bakery & Restaurant

Stow Café

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

EVPassport Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

AmpUp Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lakeside Bar & Grille

EcoTarium

Titanic Historical Society

DementedFX

Gold Coast Catering & Restaurant

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

City of Lowell, MA

Becket, MA

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 53m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Becket, MA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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