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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Medway, MA is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
48.46 mi
01h 02m
Flight
34.56 mi
55.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.56 mi
Kilometers
55.62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.46 mi
Kilometers
77.99 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 3:35 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 16, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-04-16T14:32
Arrive Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 3:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
24.2 mi
00h 31m
To Medway
24.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 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 Medway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.9 mi · 46 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 109: Milford, Medway

    1507 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Medway Road

    2091 ft · 1 min · Medway Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Milford Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Milford Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1439 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Village Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Village Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Barber Street

    595 ft · 26 sec · Barber Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barber Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
40.9 mi · 84%
Milford Street
2.4 mi · 5%
Village Street
1.84 mi · 4%
Lowell Connector
0.78 mi · 2%
Chelmsford Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Medway Road
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

39.9 mi · 00h 46m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 31m from City of Lowell
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving City of Lowell and Patchy Fog near Medway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 24.2 miles from City of Lowell and 24.2 miles from Medway.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around City of Lowell and Patchy Fog near Medway.

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 Medway. Straight-line distance: 34.56 mi (55.62 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Medway

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,443
Coordinates42.1417600, -71.3967300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Medway (-71.39673, 42.14176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.65
Round trip
$13.30
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.65 $13.30
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.52 $15.04
Premium $4.80 $8.21 $16.41
Diesel $4.49 $7.67 $15.35

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Medway. The current time is 14:32:49.

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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.