How far is Dighton, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Dighton, MA to Lowell, MA is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.9 mi
01h 14m
Flight
57.5 mi
92.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.5 mi
Kilometers
92.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.9 mi
Kilometers
114.1 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 5:03 AM EDT
Return by in Dighton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dighton
2026-04-19T03:48
Arrive Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 5:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dighton
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 Dighton
35.2 mi
00h 37m
To Lowell
35.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dighton and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dighton and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Pleasant Street

    64 m · 10 sec · Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    138 m · 22 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Street

    2375 ft · 45 sec · County Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Somerset Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2771 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bay View Avenue

    1343 ft · 27 sec · Bay View Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Porter Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Porter Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Padelford Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Padelford Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    25.1 mi · 29 min · Amvets Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    22.5 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

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

    868 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

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

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

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

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

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

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

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

    842 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dighton and Lowell.

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
25.1 mi · 35%
I 95 North
23.1 mi · 33%
US 3 North
10.8 mi · 15%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 3%
Chelmsford Street
1.45 mi · 2%
Somerset Avenue
1.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

25.1 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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dedham
00h 37m from Dighton
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Dighton and Rain Showers Likely near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dighton to Lowell?

The road trip is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 35.2 miles from Dighton and 35.7 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Dighton and Rain Showers Likely near Lowell.

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 11.1 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 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 10.8 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 13.8 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 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 Dighton and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 57.5 mi (92.53 km).

Dighton

#1 Dighton

City in Lane County, Kansas, United States

Population8,040
Coordinates41.8139900, -71.1203200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-71.119514, 41.814067)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.47 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.45
5 gal · 18.94 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.73 $19.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.99 $21.99
Premium $4.80 $12.00 $24.00
Diesel $4.49 $11.22 $22.44

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dighton and Lowell. The current time is 03:48:45.

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.