How far is Dudley, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Dudley, MA to Lowell, MA is about 60.3 miles (97 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dudley and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dudley and Lowell.
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Start on Center Road
1057 ft · 23 sec · Center Road
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Continue on Dudley Oxford Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Dudley Oxford Road
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Continue on Dudley Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dudley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Charlton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Charlton Street
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Continue on Sutton Avenue
2982 ft · 60 sec · Sutton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1899 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 26 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 Dudley and Lowell.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dudley and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dudley to Lowell?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 29.6 miles from Dudley and 30.7 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dudley and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Northborough
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 Northborough.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dudley and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 51.34 mi (82.62 km).
#1 Dudley
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 11,663 |
| Coordinates | 42.0451000, -71.9300700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.29 | $16.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.37 | $18.73 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
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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