Origin
Wareham Center, MA
Afternoon in Wareham Center on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wareham Center, 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 43m
Distance
79.3 mi
128 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wareham Center, MA
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City of Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
This 79.3-mile drive from Wareham Center, MA to the City of Lowell, MA is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 43 minutes. Given its manageable duration and focused highway profile, it's an ideal candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be navigating primarily on I-95 and I-495, with a portion on Amvets Highway, meaning a significant 65% of the journey is on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $13 for this route. As both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, you won't be crossing any major geographical or regional boundaries, keeping the journey consistent.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.7 miles from Wareham Center, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 22.5 mi | 30m |
| I 495 | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| Amvets Highway | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| US 3 | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Chelmsford Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Cranberry Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 22.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wareham Center, MA and City of Lowell, MA.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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Main Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Tremont Road
391 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tremont Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Tremont Road
426 ft
·
8 sec
·
Tremont Road
5
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cranberry Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 195 East
7
Merge onto I 195
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 195
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40B
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro
9
Continue on I 495
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19A
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
11
Merge onto MA 24
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 41B
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 93; US 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 1
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95
23 mi
·
30 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
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.
18
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
this road
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
19
Continue on US 3
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 3
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
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.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 81C
Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
24
Turn right onto MA 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Chelmsford Street
25
Turn sharp left onto MA 3A
458 ft
·
10 sec
·
Westford Street
26
Turn right onto Grand Street
448 ft
·
23 sec
·
Grand Street
27
At end of road, turn left onto Middlesex Street
383 ft
·
18 sec
·
Middlesex Street
28
Turn sharp right onto Arch Street
15 ft
·
5 sec
·
Arch Street
29
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this relatively short, 1 hour and 43-minute drive, flexibility is your friend. You can depart at any time of day, though avoiding peak commuter hours on I-95 and I-495 will ensure the smoothest journey. With only 79.3 miles to cover and an estimated fuel cost of $13, extensive planning for stops isn't necessary, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge as the longest stretch without exits is 22.5 miles on I-95. A practical tip: consider downloading your navigation offline, as cellular service can be spotty on certain highway segments within Massachusetts.
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 39.7 miles from Wareham Center, MA, or about 48m 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 48m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Wareham Center, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wareham Center, MA
This is one driving day of about 79.3 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Wareham Center, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Wareham Center, 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 255 decision points cluster between mile 39.3 and 76.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
39.3 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
42.4 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
76.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m 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
$12.69 one way
$25.38 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| premium | $4.82 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
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: 27.7 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 | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.10 | $5.08 |
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.
Destination
City of Lowell, MA
Afternoon in City of Lowell on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
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
11 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 43m 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...
1 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 79.3
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 62.9
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
$15
near mile 38.3
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
. . . 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
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 38.3
View on nps.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
National Historical Park
"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...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the most part, with 65% of the 79.3 miles being on major interstates like I-95 and I-495. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.5 miles on I-95, offering a period of consistent travel. While the profile is predominantly highway, the inclusion of Amvets Highway adds a slight variation to the road's personality. Overall, this route is designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours, emphasizing forward momentum.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.3 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 79.3 miles you will encounter 25 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 39.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.6 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wareham Center, MA and City of Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington and Nashua New Hampshire.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
42.4 mi in
|
~53m
|
via US 1
Middlesex Turnpike
65.6 mi in
|
~1h 24m
Burlington
65.6 mi in
|
~1h 24m
Nashua New Hampshire
65.6 mi in
|
~1h 24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 79.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). 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 39.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.6 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 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 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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