How far is City of Lowell, MA from Dalton, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Dalton, MA is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Dalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Dalton.
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Start on the route
529 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Arch Street
5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street
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Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street
117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn left onto Plain Street
587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street
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Take the ramp straight
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1.3 km · 1 min · Lowell Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire
763 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
1724 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster
2255 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on East Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Public Works Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard
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Continue on State Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on French King Highway
2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on French King Highway
4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams
1081 ft · 26 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Connector Road
1036 ft · 21 sec · Connector Road
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Continue on Ashfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ashfield Road
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Continue on Ashfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Ashfield Road
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Continue on Lower Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lower Street
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Continue on Ashfield Road
1 mi · 2 min · Ashfield Road
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Continue on Ashfield Mountain Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ashfield Mountain Road
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Continue on Suburban Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Suburban Drive
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Turn right onto Spruce Corner Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Spruce Corner Road
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Continue on Plainfield Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street
2914 ft · 58 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Gloyd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gloyd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Central Street
2002 ft · 57 sec · South Central Street
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Continue on Plainfield Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
834 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Berkshire Trail
4.8 mi · 6 min · Berkshire Trail
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Continue on Marine Corps League Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Marine Corps League Highway
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Continue on Route 9
8.1 mi · 13 min · Route 9
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Continue on North Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Street
51 m · 5 sec · North Street
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
1518 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Glennon Avenue
115 m · 16 sec · Glennon Avenue
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Turn left onto Stockbridge Avenue
77 m · 11 sec · Stockbridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stockbridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Dalton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Concord Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Lowell and Partly Sunny near Dalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Dalton?
The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Erving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from City of Lowell and 61.8 miles from Dalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Lowell and Partly Sunny near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near Erving
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 Erving.
John W. Olver Transit Center
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 94.57 mi (152.19 km).
#1 City of Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 109,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.6388700, -71.3217100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dalton
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 6,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.4737000, -73.1662100 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalton (-73.16621, 42.4737)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.96 | $33.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $19.17 | $38.34 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $20.92 | $41.85 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
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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