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

The driving distance from Medway, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
49.19 mi
00h 54m
Flight
34.56 mi
55.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.56 mi
Kilometers
55.62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.19 mi
Kilometers
79.17 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 16, 1:50 PM EDT
Return by in Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 2:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medway
2026-04-16T12:55
Arrive City of Lowell
Thu, Apr 16, 1:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medway
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
Berlin
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Medway
24 mi
00h 27m
To City of Lowell
25.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barber Street

    595 ft · 29 sec · Barber Street

  2. 2

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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Village Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1439 ft · 31 sec · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Milford Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Milford Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Medway Road

    1169 ft · 33 sec · Medway Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    39.4 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  12. 12

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medway and City of 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
39.7 mi · 81%
Chelmsford Street
2.94 mi · 6%
Milford Street
2.4 mi · 5%
Village Street
1.84 mi · 4%
Franklin Street
0.27 mi · 1%
MA 110
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

39.4 mi · 00h 45m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 27m from Medway
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Medway and Patchy Fog near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Medway and 25.2 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Medway and Patchy Fog near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berlin, 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 Berlin.

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

21 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

43 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medway and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 34.56 mi (55.62 km).

Medway

#1 Medway

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,443
Coordinates42.1417600, -71.3967300
Altitude59
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: Barber Street (-71.39673, 42.14174)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.57 L · about $6.77
Round trip
$13.54
3.48 gal · 13.14 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.77 $13.54
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.65 $15.30
Premium $4.80 $8.35 $16.70
Diesel $4.49 $7.81 $15.62

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Medway and City of Lowell. The current time is 12:55:59.

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.