Traveling from Lakeville to Lowell covers 66.7 miles, typically taking about 1 hour and 30 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly transit across Massachusetts. The route follows a mix of roads, primarily utilizing I-95, Amvets Highway, and US-3. Because both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout your drive. It is an efficient path that connects two distinct parts of the state without requiring a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.3 miles from Lakeville, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
22.5 mi
30m
Amvets Highway
17.5 mi
20m
US 3
9.9 mi
11m
Bedford Street
3.9 mi
6m
I 495
3.6 mi
4m
Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi
2m
Chelmsford Street
1.8 mi
2m
US 1
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 22.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
1
Start on Precinct Street
81 ft·3 sec·Precinct Street
2
Turn left
68 ft·6 sec
3
Turn right
69 ft·6 sec
4
Turn right
41 ft·4 sec
5
Turn right onto Precinct Street
307 ft·13 sec·Precinct Street
6
Turn left onto MA 18
3.9 mi·6 min·Bedford Street
7
Enter roundabout onto US 44
0.1 mi·8 sec·Harding Street
8
Continue on US 44
0.1 mi·13 sec·Harding Street
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
10
Merge onto I 495
3.6 mi·4 min·I 495
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 19AToward MA 24 North: Boston
12
Merge onto MA 24
18 mi·20 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
Since this is a straightforward 1.5-hour drive, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about long-haul logistics. You can easily complete the entire distance without needing planned stops, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise given the $11 estimated cost. Aim to avoid peak commuting hours if possible, as the highway portions can become busy as you move toward Lowell. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert during the transition between the interstate and the local highway segments, as the change in traffic flow can be sudden. Enjoy the advantage of a short trip that leaves you plenty of time to explore your destination upon arrival.
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 33.3 miles from Lakeville, MA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.5 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 15 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.3 miles or 44m 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 16m
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 Lakeville, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lakeville, MA
This is one driving day of about 66.7 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Lakeville, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 22.5 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 26.7 and 63.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
26.7 mi into trip|~35m 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
29.8 mi into trip|~40m 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
52.9 mi into trip|~1h 11m 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
53.1 mi into trip|~1h 11m 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
63.7 mi into trip|~1h 24m 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
$10.67 one way
$21.35 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$11.64
$23.28
premium
$4.82
$12.67
$25.33
diesel
$5.61
$14.73
$29.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20
0
$7.00
$3.20
Efficient EV
16.7
0
$5.84
$2.67
EV Truck/SUV
26.7
0
$9.34
$4.27
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Lakeville, MA
Morning
in Lakeville on Sunday
Local time
6:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Sunny
S 1 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
City of Lowell, MA
Morning
in City of Lowell on Sunday
Local time
6:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 2 to 9 mph0% chanceLive 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
2 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
1h 30m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a balanced experience on this 66.7-mile trek, which is classified as a mixed drive. With 55% of the journey spent on highways, you will encounter both high-speed segments and more localized road conditions. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-95, spanning 22.5 miles of the trip. The transition between fast-paced interstate travel and the flow of the Amvets Highway and US-3 creates a varied rhythm behind the wheel. You will find that the road's personality shifts as you move through these different sections, keeping the experience from feeling like a monotonous grind.
55% 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: 22.5 mi on I 95.
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 26.7 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 66.7 miles you will encounter 27 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 26.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
243 ft47 ft
Total Climb
551 ft
Total Descent
539 ft
Highest Point
243 ft
~25 mi in
Elevation Range
196 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lakeville, MA and City of Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Portsmouth New Hampshire, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington and Nashua New Hampshire.
Middleborough is a largely rural town of 24,000 (2020) in Massachusetts. The name is sometimes seen as "Middleboro".
Lakeville is a rural town with a population of 12,000 (2020). Lakeville is named after its numerous bodies of water, boasting over 4,000 acres of lakes spread across almost 30 square miles.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on I 95. 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 26.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Lowell, MA before heading back.
