This 68.2-mile drive from Lowell, MA to Assonet, MA is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete. You'll spend about 18% of your time on highways, with the majority of the journey being a turn-heavy local exploration. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this route is an affordable option for a quick getaway. It's a straightforward drive within the Northeast region, perfect for a spontaneous road trip or a planned day out without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Amvets Highway
27.9 mi
32m
Yankee Division Highway
22.7 mi
30m
US 3
9.1 mi
10m
US 1
3.1 mi
4m
Lowell Connector
2.1 mi
2m
North Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
Chelmsford Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Plain Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 27.9 mi, about 32m
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
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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 Lowell, MA and Assonet, MA.
1
Start on Hale Street
486 ft·14 sec·Hale Street
2
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
314 ft·16 sec·Cambridge Street
3
Turn left onto MA 110
0.6 mi·56 sec·Chelmsford Street
4
Turn left onto Plain Street
0.1 mi·11 sec·Plain Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
6
Merge onto Lowell Connector
1.0 mi·1 min·Lowell Connector
7
Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi·1 min·Lowell Connector
Exit 1AToward US 3 South: Boston
8
Merge onto US 3
9.1 mi·10 min·US 3
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·54 sec
Exit 72BToward I 95 South: Providence Rhode IslandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
23 mi·30 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 1
3.1 mi·4 min·US 1
Exit 26Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: BostonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 4Toward MA 24 South: Fall RiverUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on MA 24
28 mi·32 min·Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi·24 sec
Exit 13Toward Assonet, Freetown
15
At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 12.3 and 67.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
12.3 mi into trip|~15m 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
5
13 mi into trip|~16m in|I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.7 mi into trip|~47m 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
38.8 mi into trip|~51m 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
6
67.2 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward Assonet, Freetown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13
Toward Assonet, Freetown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.68 one way
$21.36 round trip
$3.98/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$11.90
$23.80
premium
$4.79
$12.86
$25.72
diesel
$4.80
$12.88
$25.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.5
0
$7.16
$3.27
Efficient EV
17.1
0
$5.97
$2.73
EV Truck/SUV
27.3
0
$9.55
$4.36
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 6, 2026
Origin
Lowell, MA
Late night
in Lowell on Sunday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SE 8 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 6 at 12:30AM EDT until July 7 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 6 at 12:30AM EDT until July 7 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Destination
Assonet, MA
Late night
in Assonet on Sunday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
E 8 mph86% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 6 at 12:30AM EDT until July 7 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 6 at 12:30AM EDT until July 7 at 2:00PM 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
5 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 26m 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 dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by frequent turns rather than long, open stretches. While 18% of the drive is on highways, the bulk of your travel will be on local roads. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 27.9 miles along Amvets Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you navigate more local thoroughfares. This profile suggests a drive that requires your attention, with a good mix of faster highway sections and more intricate local road navigation.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.9 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 12.3 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Lowell is a city in Massachusetts about 40 minutes northwest of Boston. With over 115,000 residents (2020), it's the fifth largest city in Massachusetts, and has an important historical background. It was the first planned industrial city in the United States.
Top landmarks
•Middlesex Canal — canal in Massachusetts, United States of America
•Lowell National Historical Park — U.S. national park located in Massachusetts
•St. Patrick's Church — church building in Massachusetts, United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 68.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m 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 27.9 miles on Amvets 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 Assonet, 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 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles (US 1): 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 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 Assonet, MA before heading back.
