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

The driving distance from Mendon, MA to City of Lowell, MA is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.7 mi
00h 58m
Flight
38.67 mi
62.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.67 mi
Kilometers
62.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.7 mi
Kilometers
84.81 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:29 PM EDT
Return by in Mendon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mendon
2026-04-22T21:31
Arrive City of Lowell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mendon
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
Bolton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Mendon
23.3 mi
00h 29m
To City of Lowell
29.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Maple Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    698 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Milford Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Milford Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1063 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    37.5 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

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

    1311 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Chelmsford Street

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

    140 m · 11 sec · Westford Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Grand Street

  14. 14

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

    117 m · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Arch Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    529 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mendon 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
37.7 mi · 72%
Chelmsford Street
2.94 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.75 mi · 3%
Cedar Street
1.41 mi · 3%
Mendon Street
1.15 mi · 2%
Milford Street
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

37.5 mi · 00h 43m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 29m from Mendon
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Mendon and Light Rain Likely near City of Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Mendon and 29.4 miles from City of Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Mendon and Light Rain Likely near City of Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

41 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mendon and City of Lowell. Straight-line distance: 38.67 mi (62.24 km).

Mendon

#1 Mendon

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,233
Coordinates42.1056500, -71.5522900
Altitude111
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: Maple Street (-71.552247, 42.10548)
End: (-71.321003, 42.638895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.47
3.72 gal · 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.24 $14.47
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.18 $16.36
Premium $4.80 $8.93 $17.85
Diesel $4.49 $8.35 $16.70

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 Mendon and City of Lowell. The current time is 21:31:08.

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.