Origin
Dalton, MA
Late night in Dalton on Saturday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dalton, MA to Lowell, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
127.9 mi
206 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dalton, MA
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Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Dalton, MA to Lowell, MA covers 127.9 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Glennon Avenue, Main Street, North Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
64 miles from Dalton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 127.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 127.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Glennon Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dalton, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dalton, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glennon Avenue | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| North Street | — | — |
| Route 9 | — | — |
| Marine Corps League Highway | — | — |
| Berkshire Trail | — | — |
| Plainfield Road | — | — |
| South Central Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Glennon Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton, MA and Lowell, MA.
1
Start on Stockbridge Avenue
253 ft
·
13 sec
·
Stockbridge Avenue
2
Turn right onto Glennon Avenue
377 ft
·
18 sec
·
Glennon Avenue
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto North Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Street
5
Continue on Route 9
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Route 9
6
Continue on Marine Corps League Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine Corps League Highway
7
Continue on Berkshire Trail
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Berkshire Trail
8
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto Plainfield Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Road
10
Continue on South Central Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Central Street
11
Turn right onto Gloyd Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Gloyd Street
12
Continue on Pleasant Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Pleasant Street
13
Turn slight right onto Plainfield Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Road
14
Continue on Spruce Corner Road
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Spruce Corner Road
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Suburban Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Suburban Drive
16
Continue on Ashfield Mountain Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashfield Mountain Road
17
Continue on Ashfield Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashfield Road
18
Continue on Lower Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lower Street
19
Continue on Ashfield Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Ashfield Road
20
Continue on Connector Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Connector Road
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mohawk Trail
10.0 mi
·
15 min
·
Mohawk Trail
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
the route
23
Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi
·
2 min
24
Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
51 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
MA 2 East: Boston
25
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Concord Turnpike
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 495 North: Lowell
27
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
28
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
30
Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Chelmsford Street
31
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
315 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cambridge Street
32
Turn left onto Hale Street
486 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hale Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 64 miles from Dalton, MA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
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 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Dalton, 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 Dalton, MA
This is one driving day of about 127.9 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Dalton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64 mi from Dalton, MA · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64 miles from Dalton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lowell, MA
The final approach into Lowell, 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 Lowell, 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
$20.47 one way
$40.94 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
| premium | $4.82 | $24.29 | $48.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.24 | $56.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.43 | $6.14 |
| Efficient EV | 32 | 0 | $11.19 | $5.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.91 | $8.19 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Lowell, MA
Late night in Lowell on Saturday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Greenfield, MA
64 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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 26m 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 Dalton, MA to Lowell, MA covers 127.9 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Glennon Avenue, Main Street, North Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64 miles from Dalton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.47 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.
The drive from Dalton, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dalton, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dalton, MA to Lowell, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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