This 80.2-mile drive from Acushnet, MA, to the City of Lowell, MA, is best suited for a single day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes. You'll navigate through a mix of highways, with about 41% of your journey on high-speed roads. The estimated fuel cost for this Massachusetts-to-Massachusetts route is around $13. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance, this trip offers a good deal of flexibility for departure times and pacing. It's a straightforward drive that gets you from one point in the Northeast region to another without significant logistical planning required.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.1 miles from Acushnet, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi
26m
I 95
22.5 mi
30m
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
13.2 mi
15m
US 3
9.9 mi
11m
Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi
2m
Chelmsford Street
1.8 mi
2m
Acushnet Avenue
1.4 mi
2m
US 1
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Acushnet, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
1
Start on Hayes Street
398 ft·19 sec·Hayes Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·South Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
4
Turn right onto Mill Road
0.3 mi·33 sec·Mill Road
5
Continue on Mill Road
82 ft·2 sec·Mill Road
6
Turn right onto Belleville Avenue
100 ft·5 sec·Belleville Avenue
7
Turn left onto Mill Road
267 ft·5 sec·Mill Road
8
Turn right onto Acushnet Avenue
1.4 mi·2 min·Acushnet Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.9 mi·2 min
10
Merge onto MA 140
13 mi·15 min·Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·54 sec
Exit 20AToward MA 24 North: Boston
12
Merge onto MA 24
23 mi·26 min·Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 41BToward I 93 South, US 1 SouthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.1 mi·2 min·Yankee Division Highway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi·50 sec·US 1
Exit 1BToward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New HampshireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
23 mi·30 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 50A-BToward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New HampshireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 50AToward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New HampshireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·35 sec·this road
Exit 50AToward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
20
Continue on US 3
9.4 mi·10 min·US 3
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.5 mi·32 sec·US 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 81B-CToward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, MarlboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·21 sec
Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 81CToward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
25
Turn right onto MA 110
1.8 mi·2 min·Chelmsford Street
26
Turn sharp left onto MA 3A
458 ft·10 sec·Westford Street
27
Turn right onto Grand Street
448 ft·23 sec·Grand Street
28
At end of road, turn left onto Middlesex Street
383 ft·18 sec·Middlesex Street
29
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
15 ft·5 sec·Arch Street
30
Turn left
0.1 mi·38 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 46-minute journey, you can easily complete it in one day, so there's no need to plan for an overnight stay. Consider departing earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon to potentially avoid heavier traffic, especially on the highway portions. With no specific stops recommended, you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $13, and it's always wise to start with a full tank. A good tip for this route is to be aware of the transition points between Amvets Highway and I-95, as this is where the driving character is likely to change most significantly.
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 40.1 miles from Acushnet, MA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.1 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Acushnet, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Acushnet, MA
This is one driving day of about 80.2 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Acushnet, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Amvets Highway for about 23.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 40.2 and 77.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
40.2 mi into trip|~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
9
43.3 mi into trip|~55m in|US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
8
66.4 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50A-B
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike,...
9
66.6 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
8
77.2 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 81B-C
Toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlbor...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.84 one way
$25.67 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$14.00
$27.99
premium
$4.82
$15.23
$30.46
diesel
$5.61
$17.71
$35.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.1
0
$8.42
$3.85
Efficient EV
20.1
0
$7.02
$3.21
EV Truck/SUV
32.1
0
$11.23
$5.13
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 as of Jun 20, 2022
Origin
Acushnet, MA
Morning
in Acushnet on Sunday
Local time
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
City of Lowell, MA
Morning
in City of Lowell on Sunday
Local time
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 46m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 52.5
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 41.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Your drive will feature a mixed profile, meaning you'll experience both faster highway segments and potentially more local road sections. A significant portion, 41%, will be on highways, but you'll also encounter other road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway, offering a period of consistent travel before potential changes in road character. This variety means you'll need to be adaptable to different driving conditions and speed limits as you progress toward Lowell.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.2 miles you will encounter 26 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 40.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Acushnet, MA and City of Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington and Nashua New Hampshire.
New Bedford is in Massachusetts on the southern coast. New Bedford's excellent harbor made it a natural fishing and whaling center. It was the world's premier whaling port in the 19th century, and, for a time, "the richest city in the world" and "the city that lit the world" because of whale oil production.
New Bedford neighbor Acushnet is the birthplace of the Titleist golf ball.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 80.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Lowell, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Lowell, MA before heading back.
