How far is Lowell, MA from East Douglas, MA?
The driving distance from Lowell, MA to East Douglas, MA is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and East Douglas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and East Douglas.
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Start on Hale Street
148 m · 15 sec · Hale Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 16 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Chelmsford Street
2924 ft · 56 sec · Chelmsford Street
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Turn left onto Plain Street
587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street
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Take the ramp straight
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1.3 km · 1 min · Lowell Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire
763 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
1724 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Upton
2111 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Hopkinton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road
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Turn slight left onto School Street
1.3 km · 2 min · School Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Quaker Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Quaker Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Douglas Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Douglas Road
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Continue on Lackey Dam Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Lackey Dam Road
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Continue on Gilboa Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Gilboa Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1658 ft · 35 sec · North Street
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Turn straight onto Northeast Main Street
124 m · 12 sec · Northeast Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
578 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell and East Douglas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 00h 39m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lowell and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Douglas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowell to East Douglas?
The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Lowell and 25.7 miles from East Douglas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lowell and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Douglas.
Stop Ideas Near Hudson
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 Hudson.
Framingham station
Union Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and East Douglas. Straight-line distance: 43.75 mi (70.41 km).
#1 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Douglas
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 2,557 |
| Coordinates | 42.0723200, -71.7134000 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Douglas (-71.7134, 42.07232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.69 | $17.37 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
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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