Trip from City of Lowell, MA to Dedham, MA

Drive Time

47m

Distance

33.8 mi

54 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 43m ★

6 AM

0h 47m

8 AM

0h 55m

10 AM

0h 50m

12 PM

0h 49m

3 PM

0h 50m

5 PM

0h 54m

8 PM

0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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City of Lowell, MA

Phil Evenden

Dedham, MA

Ruslan Alekso

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Lowell to Dedham, expect a straightforward 33.8-mile journey that typically takes about 47 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is efficient enough to complete in under an hour without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Yankee Division Highway, US 3, and the Lowell Connector. With a fuel budget of approximately $5, this remains a very affordable commute within the Northeast region. It is a practical choice for those needing to move between these two Massachusetts cities quickly and reliably.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

16.9 miles from City of Lowell, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 33.8-mile transit is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring your attention as you navigate through the region. Roughly 27% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a mix of faster stretches and more technical driving segments. You will spend your longest uninterrupted period on the Yankee Division Highway, covering 17.1 miles before the road profile shifts. Be prepared for a dynamic experience that transitions from highway speeds to local navigation as you approach your destination.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Middlesex Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 33.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Middlesex Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.5 miles (Lowell Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (US 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Middlesex Street

Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | Lowell Connector

Merge onto Lowell Connector

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 3

Merge onto US 3

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

12.7 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 72B Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

30.6 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward MA 135: Needham, Natick

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 32 Toward MA 135: Needham, Natick

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from City of Lowell, MA to Dedham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Natick along the way.

Natick

30.6 mi in | ~41m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Yankee Division Highway	17.1 mi	23m
US 3	9.1 mi	10m
Lowell Connector	2.1 mi	2m
Common Street	1.1 mi	1m
High Street	0.7 mi	1m
Chelmsford Street	0.7 mi	1m
West Street	0.6 mi	1m
East Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Yankee Division Highway — 17.1 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell, MA and Dedham, MA.

Start on this road

0.1 mi · 40 sec · this road

Turn right onto Arch Street

15 ft · 8 sec · Arch Street

Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

383 ft · 12 sec · Middlesex Street

Turn right onto Grand Street

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Grand Street

Turn right onto MA 110

0.7 mi · 1 min · Chelmsford Street

Turn left onto Plain Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Plain Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Merge onto Lowell Connector

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

Use the none lane.

Continue on Lowell Connector

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

Exit 1A Toward US 3 South: Boston Use the none lane.

Merge onto US 3

9.1 mi · 10 min · US 3

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 54 sec

Exit 72B Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

17 mi · 23 min · Yankee Division Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 32 Toward MA 135: Needham, Natick Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto MA 135

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Street

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on Common Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Common Street

Continue on High Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · High Street

Continue on High Street

131 ft · 2 sec · High Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto East Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Street

Arrive at destination

East Street

Trip Plan

Because this drive is short and covers only 33.8 miles, you have significant flexibility in your departure time to avoid local traffic patterns. Since there are zero formal stops scheduled along the way, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to keep your trip within the estimated $5 cost. Keep a close watch on the transition points between the Lowell Connector and the highway system, as these turns define the personality of the route. Use the efficiency of the 47-minute duration to your advantage, as it allows you to easily complete the drive in one go without the need for rest breaks.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 16.9 miles from City of Lowell, MA, or about 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 33.8 miles or 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 16.9 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dedham, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving City of Lowell, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from City of Lowell, MA

This is one driving day of about 33.8 miles and 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Lowell, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Yankee Division Highway for about 17.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.9 mi from City of Lowell, MA · 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

17 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from City of Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dedham, MA

The final approach into Dedham, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dedham, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.38 one way

$10.76 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$5.85	$11.70
premium	$4.80	$6.39	$12.77
diesel	$5.64	$7.51	$15.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.1	$3.55	$1.62
Efficient EV	8.5	$2.96	$1.35
EV Truck/SUV	13.5	$4.73	$2.16

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

City of Lowell, MA

Evening in City of Lowell on Sunday

Local time

5:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dedham, MA

Evening in Dedham on Sunday

Local time

5:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

17 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

47m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from City of Lowell, MA to Dedham, MA covers 33.8 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, US 3, Lowell Connector. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from City of Lowell, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

On the drive from City of Lowell, MA to Dedham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Natick along the way.

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Trip from City of Lowell, MA to Dedham, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Dedham, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

City of Lowell, MA

Dedham, MA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

47m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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