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

The driving distance from Dudley, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
60.93 mi
01h 07m
Flight
51.46 mi
82.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.46 mi
Kilometers
82.82 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.93 mi
Kilometers
98.06 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Fri, May 1, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Dudley
Fri, May 1, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dudley
2026-04-30T23:59
Arrive City of Lowell
Fri, May 1, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dudley
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
Northborough
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Dudley
29.8 mi
00h 33m
To City of Lowell
31.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Dudley Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Thursday
Using Sutton as the closest live forecast in the Worcester County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Road

    1057 ft · 21 sec · Center Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Dudley Oxford Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Dudley Oxford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Dudley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dudley Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Charlton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Charlton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sutton Avenue

    2982 ft · 60 sec · Sutton Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1899 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    22.8 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  15. 15

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dudley 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sutton Avenue
26.4 mi · 43%
I 495 North
23.5 mi · 39%
Dudley Oxford Road
3.6 mi · 6%
Chelmsford Street
2.94 mi · 5%
Dudley Road
1.77 mi · 3%
Charlton Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

22.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northborough
00h 33m from Dudley
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Dudley and Rain Showers near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Northborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Dudley and 31.1 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Dudley and Rain Showers near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Northborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Northborough, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

19 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

42 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

46 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dudley and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 51.46 mi (82.82 km).

Dudley

#1 Dudley

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,663
Coordinates42.0451000, -71.9300700
Altitude206
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: Center Road (-71.930146, 42.045117)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.14 L · about $8.36
Round trip
$16.73
4.3 gal · 16.28 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.36 $16.73
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.45 $18.91
Premium $4.80 $10.32 $20.64
Diesel $4.49 $9.65 $19.30

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Dudley and City of Lowell. The current time is 23:59:19.

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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.