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

The driving distance from Dedham, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.29 mi
00h 42m
Flight
28.56 mi
45.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.56 mi
Kilometers
45.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.29 mi
Kilometers
55.19 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in Dedham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dedham
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dedham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lexington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Dedham
16.8 mi
00h 21m
To City of Lowell
17.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    2797 ft · 1 min · East Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto High Street

    82 m · 8 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Common Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Common Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Street

    1478 ft · 35 sec · West Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North, MA 128 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    17 mi · 23 min · Yankee Division Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    868 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    842 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Chelmsford Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
17 mi · 49%
US 3 North
10.8 mi · 31%
Chelmsford Street
1.79 mi · 5%
Common Street
1.14 mi · 3%
MA 110
0.85 mi · 2%
High Street
0.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

17 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 21m from Dedham
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dedham and 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 Dedham to City of Lowell?

The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Dedham and 17.5 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dedham and Partly Sunny near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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 Lexington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.7 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 11.7 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

10 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

18 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dedham and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 28.56 mi (45.96 km).

Dedham

#1 Dedham

Town in Massachusetts

Population25,345
Coordinates42.2417700, -71.1661600
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
City of Lowell

#2 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: East Street (-71.166282, 42.241707)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.41
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.71 $9.41
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.32 $10.64
Premium $4.80 $5.81 $11.61
Diesel $4.49 $5.43 $10.86

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 Dedham and City of Lowell. The current time is 00:26:41.

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.