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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.46 mi
03h 07m
Flight
94.57 mi
152.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.57 mi
Kilometers
152.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.46 mi
Kilometers
198.69 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dalton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:11 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-04-18T04:04
Arrive Dalton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Erving
MA

Town of the United States

From City of Lowell
61.6 mi
01h 33m
To Dalton
61.8 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    529 ft · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chelmsford Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  9. 9

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

    763 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    1724 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on French King Highway

    2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on French King Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams

    1081 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    10 mi · 15 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Connector Road

    1036 ft · 21 sec · Connector Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ashfield Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Ashfield Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Lower Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lower Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ashfield Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Ashfield Mountain Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ashfield Mountain Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Suburban Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Suburban Drive

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Spruce Corner Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Spruce Corner Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Plainfield Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Road

  35. 35

    Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street

    2914 ft · 58 sec · Pleasant Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Gloyd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gloyd Street

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Central Street

    2002 ft · 57 sec · South Central Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Plainfield Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Road

  39. 39

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

    834 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Berkshire Trail

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Berkshire Trail

  41. 41

    Continue on Marine Corps League Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Marine Corps League Highway

  42. 42

    Continue on Route 9

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Route 9

  43. 43

    Continue on North Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Street

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on North Street

    51 m · 5 sec · North Street

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    1518 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Glennon Avenue

    115 m · 16 sec · Glennon Avenue

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Stockbridge Avenue

    77 m · 11 sec · Stockbridge Avenue

  48. 48

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
48 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 30%
I 495 South
11.6 mi · 9%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 9%
MA 2 West
10.6 mi · 9%
Route 9
8.1 mi · 7%
Mohawk Trail
7.15 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erving
01h 33m from City of Lowell
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

17 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

27 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

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).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Dalton

#2 Dalton

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,479
Coordinates42.4737000, -73.1662100
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Dalton (-73.16621, 42.4737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.49 L · about $16.96
Round trip
$33.92
8.72 gal · 32.98 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Dalton. The current time is 04:04:18.

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.