Origin
North Seekonk, MA
Morning in North Seekonk on Sunday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Seekonk, MA to City of Lowell, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
63.6 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Seekonk, MA
Phil Evenden
City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
North Seekonk, MA to the City of Lowell, MA is 63.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via I 95 and US 3, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Massachusetts, traversing the Northeast region for the entirety of its journey. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path, it's a practical option for a single-day trip. You'll mostly be on major highways, making it a functional transit rather than a leisurely scenic tour. Consider this route if you need to get from the southern part of the state to the northern part efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 23.2 mi | 26m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 21.9 mi | 29m |
| US 3 | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| Chelmsford Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| University Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Benefit Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Newport Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 23.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Seekonk, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
1
Start on Mayfield Street
390 ft
·
20 sec
·
Mayfield Street
2
Turn left onto MA 152
329 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Continue on Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn right onto Benefit Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Benefit Street
5
Turn right onto US 1A
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Newport Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 95 North: Foxboro, Boston
7
Merge onto I 95
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 25
Toward Dedham Street, Westwood, Canton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
329 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Dedham Street, Westwood
10
Turn left onto Dedham Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dedham Street
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Continue on Canton Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Canton Street
12
Turn right onto University Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
14
Merge onto I 95; US 1; MA 128
22 mi
·
29 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 50A-B
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
this road
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
18
Continue on US 3
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 3
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 81B-C
Toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 81C
Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
23
Turn right onto MA 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Chelmsford Street
24
Turn sharp left onto MA 3A
458 ft
·
10 sec
·
Westford Street
25
Turn right onto Grand Street
448 ft
·
23 sec
·
Grand Street
26
At end of road, turn left onto Middlesex Street
383 ft
·
18 sec
·
Middlesex Street
27
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
15 ft
·
5 sec
·
Arch Street
28
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from North Seekonk, 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 25.5 and 61.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
25.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Dedham Street, Westwood, Canton
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 25
Toward Dedham Street, Westwood, Canton
8
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
50 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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...
8
61.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 81C
Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.18 one way
$20.36 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.10 | $22.20 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
City of Lowell, MA
Morning in City of Lowell on Sunday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 52% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 95, the Yankee Division Highway, and US 3, which generally mean faster speeds and more direct travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll face is 23.2 miles on I 95, providing a solid period of consistent highway driving. As you progress, the character shifts from interstate travel to more arterial highway sections as you approach your destination. Expect a dynamic but generally smooth journey on well-maintained roads.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 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 25.5 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 63.6 miles you will encounter 23 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 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Seekonk, MA and City of Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Westwood, Canton, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington and Nashua New Hampshire.
Westwood
25.5 mi in
|
~31m
Canton
25.5 mi in
|
~31m
Middlesex Turnpike
49.8 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Burlington
49.8 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Nashua New Hampshire
49.8 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 63.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). 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 23.2 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 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Minute Man 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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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