How far is City of Lowell, MA from Sudbury, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Sudbury, MA is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Sudbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Sudbury.
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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
11 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston
1642 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto George W Stanton Highway
1468 ft · 23 sec · George W Stanton Highway
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Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 27: Acton, Maynard
892 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Acton Street
152 m · 10 sec · Acton Street
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Continue on Brown Street
2758 ft · 2 min · Brown Street
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Continue on Haynes Street
152 m · 10 sec · Haynes Street
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Continue on Acton Street
1288 ft · 29 sec · Acton Street
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Turn left onto Waltham Street
145 m · 13 sec · Waltham Street
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Turn right onto Parker Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Parker Street
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Continue on Maynard Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hudson Road
858 ft · 17 sec · Hudson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Sudbury.
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.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
11 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving City of Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near Sudbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Sudbury?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Littleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from City of Lowell and 13.1 miles from Sudbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around City of Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near Sudbury.
Stop Ideas Near Littleton
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 Littleton.
Nashua, NH
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Sudbury. Straight-line distance: 18.29 mi (29.44 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 Sudbury
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 19,453 |
| Coordinates | 42.3834300, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sudbury (-71.41617, 42.38343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
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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