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

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Somerset, MA is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
73.59 mi
01h 39m
Flight
60.87 mi
97.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.87 mi
Kilometers
97.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.59 mi
Kilometers
118.43 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Dedham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From City of Lowell
36.8 mi
00h 49m
To Somerset
36.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on Lowell Connector

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    22.7 mi · 31 min · Yankee Division Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    2706 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    24.8 mi · 29 min · Amvets Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Berkley, Dighton

    920 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    34 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Padelford Street

    2642 ft · 53 sec · Padelford Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Porter Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Porter Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Bay View Avenue

    1343 ft · 27 sec · Bay View Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Center Street

    2771 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Somerset Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on County Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Street

    1661 ft · 38 sec · North Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  28. 28

    Continue on High Street

    2104 ft · 46 sec · High Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Billy's Lane

    61 m · 9 sec · Billy's Lane

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Billy's Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
24.8 mi · 34%
Yankee Division Highway
22.7 mi · 31%
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 15%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 4%
County Street
2.7 mi · 4%
Somerset Avenue
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

24.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
60.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dedham
00h 49m from City of Lowell
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Dedham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from City of Lowell and 36.8 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around City of Lowell is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Dedham

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dedham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.4 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dedham.

RAIL

Route 128 station

4 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

14 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 60.87 mi (97.96 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Somerset

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population18,144
Coordinates41.7695500, -71.1286600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Lowell (-71.32171, 42.63887)
End: Somerset (-71.12866, 41.76955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.83 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.23
5.2 gal · 19.66 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.11 $20.23
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.43 $22.86
Premium $4.80 $12.48 $24.95
Diesel $4.49 $11.67 $23.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Somerset. The current time is 02:36:48.

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.