How far is City of Lowell, MA from East Douglas, MA?

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to East Douglas, MA is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
51.85 mi
01h 13m
Flight
43.96 mi
70.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.96 mi
Kilometers
70.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.85 mi
Kilometers
83.44 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Douglas
Thu, Jun 11, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Thu, Jun 11, 10:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-06-11T20:25
Arrive East Douglas
Thu, Jun 11, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
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
Berlin
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From City of Lowell
25.9 mi
00h 36m
To East Douglas
25.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
East Douglas Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
90°F
Thursday
Using Whitinsville as the closest live forecast in the Worcester County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.2 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Upton

    2111 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Hopkinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · School Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Quaker Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Quaker Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Douglas Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Douglas Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lackey Dam Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Lackey Dam Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Gilboa Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Gilboa Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Street

    1658 ft · 35 sec · North Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Northeast Main Street

    124 m · 12 sec · Northeast Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    578 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and East Douglas.

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
35.1 mi · 68%
West Main Street
2.33 mi · 5%
Church Street
2.14 mi · 4%
Pleasant Street
1.87 mi · 4%
Lackey Dam Road
1.7 mi · 3%
Hopkinton Road
1.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

34.2 mi · 00h 39m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 36m from City of Lowell
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Lowell and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Douglas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from City of Lowell and 25.9 miles from East Douglas.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Lowell and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Douglas.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

21 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

43 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and East Douglas. Straight-line distance: 43.96 mi (70.74 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
East Douglas

#2 East Douglas

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population2,557
Coordinates42.0723200, -71.7134000
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: East Douglas (-71.7134, 42.07232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.93 L · about $7.12
Round trip
$14.24
3.66 gal · 13.86 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.12 $14.24
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.05 $16.09
Premium $4.80 $8.78 $17.56
Diesel $4.49 $8.21 $16.43

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 · Jun 12, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and East Douglas. The current time is 20:25:04.

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.