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Trip from City of Lowell, MA to Raynham Center, MA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

59.8 mi

96 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m

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

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Downtown City of Lowell, MA, MA

City of Lowell, MA

Phil Evenden

Downtown Raynham Center, MA, MA

Raynham Center, MA

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

This 59.8-mile drive from the City of Lowell, MA, to Raynham Center, MA, is a manageable 1 hour and 20 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate local streets like Arch Street, Middlesex Street, and Grand Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $10. Given the short duration and local road profile, this route is best suited for a single day of travel within the Northeast region. It offers a straightforward journey through Massachusetts without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Yankee Division Highway 22.7 mi 30m
Amvets Highway 16.2 mi 18m
US 3 9.1 mi 10m
US 1 3.1 mi 4m
North Main Street 2.7 mi 4m
Lowell Connector 2.1 mi 2m
Pleasant Street 0.7 mi 1m
Chelmsford Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Yankee Division Highway — 22.7 mi, about 30m

Traffic on I-95

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 295 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

2 PM

~5,831 veh/hr typical · worst 6,726

Quietest

2 AM

~254 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

23×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

0.1 mi · 40 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Arch Street

15 ft · 8 sec · Arch Street
3

Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

383 ft · 12 sec · Middlesex Street
4

Turn right onto Grand Street

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Grand Street
5

Turn right onto MA 110

0.7 mi · 1 min · Chelmsford Street
6

Turn left onto Plain Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Plain Street
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
8

Merge onto Lowell Connector

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector
9

Continue on Lowell Connector

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector
Exit 1A Toward US 3 South: Boston
10

Merge onto US 3

9.1 mi · 10 min · US 3
11

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.
12

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

23 mi · 30 min · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto US 1

3.1 mi · 4 min · US 1
Exit 26 Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on MA 24

16 mi · 18 min · Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 24 Toward MA 104: Bridgewater, Raynham Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork

495 ft · 12 sec
Toward MA 104 West: Raynham Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Turn straight onto MA 104

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pleasant Street
19

Continue on MA 104

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
Use the left lane.
20

At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
21

Arrive at destination

MA 104

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Needham, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Needham, MA

30 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

Winnmere, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Needham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from City of Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 12.7 and 56.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
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
8
36.1 mi into trip | ~49m in | US 1

Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

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 26 Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
39.3 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
8
55.9 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward MA 104: Bridgewater, Raynham

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 24 Toward MA 104: Bridgewater, Raynham
7
56.3 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MA 104 West: Raynham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward MA 104 West: Raynham

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.36 one way

$18.73 round trip

$3.98/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $10.43 $20.87
premium $4.79 $11.27 $22.55
diesel $4.80 $11.29 $22.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.9 0 $6.28 $2.87
Efficient EV 15 0 $5.23 $2.39
EV Truck/SUV 23.9 0 $8.37 $3.83

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 as of Jul 15, 2026

Origin

City of Lowell, MA

Morning in City of Lowell on Sunday

Local time

11:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Clear

W 6 to 12 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 2:35PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 13 at 11:47PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Destination

Raynham Center, MA

Morning in Raynham Center on Sunday

Local time

11:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Clear

SW 7 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 2:35PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 13 at 11:47PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

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 20m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 59.8-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The route consists of a series of local roads and city streets, so be prepared for frequent turns and potentially navigating through town centers. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of, as the drive is characterized by continuous local road navigation. This means you'll be experiencing a more intimate connection with the communities you pass through, rather than covering long distances on open highways.

Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.7 mi on Yankee Division Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 12.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

227 ft 39 ft

Total Climb

270 ft

Total Descent

327 ft

Highest Point

227 ft

~8.5 mi in

Elevation Range

189 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Raynham

55.9 mi in | ~1h 13m

About the Cities

Arriving in Raynham Center, MA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.7 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Raynham Center, 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 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams 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 Raynham Center, MA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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