How far is Dalton, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Dalton, MA to Lowell, MA is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dalton and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton and Lowell.
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Start on Stockbridge Avenue
77 m · 13 sec · Stockbridge Avenue
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Turn right onto Glennon Avenue
115 m · 18 sec · Glennon Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1674 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Street
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Continue on Route 9
8.1 mi · 13 min · Route 9
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Continue on Marine Corps League Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Marine Corps League Highway
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Continue on Berkshire Trail
4.8 mi · 6 min · Berkshire Trail
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Turn left onto Main Street
900 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Plainfield Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Road
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Continue on South Central Street
2002 ft · 57 sec · South Central Street
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Turn right onto Gloyd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gloyd Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
2914 ft · 58 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn slight right onto Plainfield Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Road
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Continue on Spruce Corner Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Spruce Corner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Suburban Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Suburban Drive
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Continue on Ashfield Mountain Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ashfield Mountain Road
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Continue on Ashfield Road
1 mi · 2 min · Ashfield Road
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Continue on Lower Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lower Street
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Continue on Ashfield Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Ashfield Road
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Continue on Connector Road
1038 ft · 29 sec · Connector Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mohawk Trail
10 mi · 15 min · Mohawk Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
975 ft · 13 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
51 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2445 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
1311 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Hale Street
148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalton and Lowell.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MA 2 East
Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
51 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dalton and Mostly Cloudy near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dalton to Lowell?
The road trip is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Erving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Dalton and 66.3 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dalton and Mostly Cloudy near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Erving
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 Erving.
John W. Olver Transit Center
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 94.8 mi (152.57 km).
#1 Dalton
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 6,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.4737000, -73.1662100 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.54 | $35.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $19.83 | $39.66 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $21.64 | $43.29 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $20.24 | $40.48 |
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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