Origin
Lowell, MA
Late night in Lowell on Saturday
Local time
5:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lowell, MA to Dalton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
123 mi
198 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 54m
★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Dalton, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lowell, MA to Dalton, MA covers 123 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cambridge Street, Chelmsford Street, Plain Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.68 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.5 miles from Lowell, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 123 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m 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 3h 5m drive with frequent turns across 123 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cambridge Street 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 Lowell, MA to Dalton, MA is easy. At 3h 5m 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 Lowell, MA to Dalton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Street | — | — |
| Chelmsford Street | — | — |
| Plain Street | — | — |
| Lowell Connector | — | — |
| I 495 South | — | — |
| MA 2 West | — | — |
| Captain Isaac Davis Highway | — | — |
| Concord Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cambridge Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell, MA and Dalton, MA.
1
Start on Hale Street
486 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hale Street
2
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
315 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cambridge Street
3
Turn left onto Chelmsford Street
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Chelmsford Street
4
Turn left onto Plain Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Plain Street
5
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Connector
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 495 South: Worcester
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 495 South: Marlboro
10
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 2 West: Leominster
12
Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
37 mi
·
51 min
·
Concord Turnpike
14
Continue on East Main Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
15
Continue on Public Works Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Public Works Boulevard
16
Continue on State Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road
17
Continue on Mohawk Trail
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mohawk Trail
18
Continue on French King Highway
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
French King Highway
19
Continue on Mohawk Trail
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mohawk Trail
20
Continue on French King Highway
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
French King Highway
21
Continue on Mohawk Trail
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Mohawk Trail
22
Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams
23
Exit the roundabout
10.0 mi
·
15 min
24
Turn right onto Connector Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Connector Road
25
Continue on Ashfield Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashfield Road
26
Continue on Ashfield Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashfield Road
27
Continue on Lower Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lower Street
28
Continue on Ashfield Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashfield Road
29
Continue on Ashfield Mountain Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashfield Mountain Road
30
Continue on Suburban Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Suburban Drive
31
Turn right onto Spruce Corner Road
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Spruce Corner Road
32
Continue on Plainfield Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Plainfield Road
33
Turn slight left onto Pleasant Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Pleasant Street
34
Continue on Gloyd Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Gloyd Street
35
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Central Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Central Street
36
Continue on Plainfield Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainfield Road
37
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
38
At the end of the road, turn right onto Berkshire Trail
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Berkshire Trail
39
Continue on Marine Corps League Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine Corps League Highway
40
Continue on Route 9
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Route 9
41
Continue on North Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Street
42
Keep slight right to continue on North Street
167 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Street
43
Merge slight left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
44
Turn right onto Glennon Avenue
377 ft
·
16 sec
·
Glennon Avenue
45
Turn left onto Stockbridge Avenue
253 ft
·
11 sec
·
Stockbridge Avenue
46
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.5 miles from Lowell, MA, or about 1h 32m 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 27 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.5 miles or 1h 32m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dalton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lowell, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Lowell, MA
This is one driving day of about 123 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Lowell, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.5 mi from Lowell, MA · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.5 miles from Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dalton, MA
The final approach into Dalton, 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 Dalton, 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
$19.68 one way
$39.37 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.47 | $42.93 |
| premium | $4.82 | $23.36 | $46.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.16 | $54.31 |
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: 43 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 | 36.9 | 0 | $12.92 | $5.90 |
| Efficient EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.76 | $4.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.22 | $7.87 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Dalton, MA
Late night in Dalton on Saturday
Local time
5:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Greenfield, MA
62 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 5m 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 Lowell, MA to Dalton, MA covers 123 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cambridge Street, Chelmsford Street, Plain Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.5 miles from Lowell, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Lowell, MA to Dalton, MA is easy. At 3h 5m 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 Lowell, MA to Dalton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lowell, MA to Dalton, 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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