How far is Medfield, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Medfield, MA to Lowell, MA is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
39.95 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.81 mi
49.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.81 mi
Kilometers
49.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.95 mi
Kilometers
64.3 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM EDT
Return by in Medfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medfield
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medfield
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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Medfield
19.9 mi
00h 24m
To Lowell
20.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    137 m · 13 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Street

    1 mi · 2 min · County Street

  4. 4

    Continue on High Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · High Street

  5. 5

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

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    18.7 mi · 25 min · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

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

    868 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

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

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

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

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

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

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

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

    842 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medfield 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
18.7 mi · 47%
US 3 North
10.8 mi · 27%
High Street
4.35 mi · 11%
Main Street
2.13 mi · 5%
Chelmsford Street
1.45 mi · 4%
County Street
1.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

18.7 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 24m from Medfield
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Medfield 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 Medfield to Lowell?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Medfield and 20.1 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Medfield and Light Rain Likely near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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 Kingston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.7 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 10.7 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 8.2 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 9.3 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 Kingston.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medfield and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 30.81 mi (49.58 km).

Medfield

#1 Medfield

Town in Massachusetts

Population13,011
Coordinates42.1876000, -71.3064500
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-71.306471, 42.187589)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.20 $12.40
Premium $4.80 $6.77 $13.53
Diesel $4.49 $6.33 $12.66

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 Medfield and Lowell. The current time is 21:11:34.

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.