Trip from City of Lowell, MA to Fairhaven, MA

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

84.4 mi

136 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from City of Lowell, MA to Fairhaven, MA covers 84.4 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Amvets Highway, Yankee Division Highway, MA 140 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.43 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

42.2 miles from City of Lowell, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from City of Lowell, MA to Fairhaven, MA covers 84.4 miles and takes about 1h 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

139 ft 96 ft

Total Climb

43 ft

Total Descent

13 ft

Highest Point

139 ft

~14.1 mi in

Elevation Range

43 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 12.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 84.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

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

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

63.1 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

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

Use the right lane. Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

79.2 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

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 4 Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Amvets Highway	23.3 mi	26m
Yankee Division Highway	22.7 mi	30m
MA 140	15.9 mi	18m
US 3	9.1 mi	10m
US 1	3.1 mi	4m
Lowell Connector	2.1 mi	2m
John F. Kennedy Highway	1 mi	1m
US 6	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 23.3 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

0.1 mi · 40 sec · this road

Turn right onto Arch Street

15 ft · 8 sec · Arch Street

Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

383 ft · 12 sec · Middlesex Street

Turn right onto Grand Street

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Grand Street

Turn right onto MA 110

0.7 mi · 1 min · Chelmsford Street

Turn left onto Plain Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Plain Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Merge onto Lowell Connector

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

Continue on Lowell Connector

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

Exit 1A Toward US 3 South: Boston

Merge onto US 3

9.1 mi · 10 min · US 3

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.

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

23 mi · 30 min · Yankee Division Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 24

23 mi · 26 min · Amvets Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto MA 140

16 mi · 18 min · MA 140

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 4 Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mount Pleasant Street

Turn left onto Nash Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Nash Road

Turn right onto MA 18

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ashley Boulevard

Continue on MA 18

1.0 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 6 East: Fairhaven

Turn straight onto US 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 6

Turn right onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Washington Street

421 ft · 8 sec · Washington Street

Arrive at destination

Washington Street

Trip Plan

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 42.2 miles from City of Lowell, MA, or about 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.2 miles or 57m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairhaven, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving City of Lowell, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from City of Lowell, MA

This is one driving day of about 84.4 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Lowell, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Amvets Highway for about 23.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.2 mi from City of Lowell, MA · 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

42 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.2 miles from City of Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fairhaven, MA

The final approach into Fairhaven, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fairhaven, MA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.43 one way

$26.87 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$14.61	$29.22
premium	$4.80	$15.95	$31.89
diesel	$5.64	$18.75	$37.50

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: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.3	$8.86	$4.05
Efficient EV	21.1	$7.39	$3.38
EV Truck/SUV	33.8	$11.82	$5.40

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

City of Lowell, MA

Afternoon in City of Lowell on Sunday

Local time

2:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairhaven, MA

Afternoon in Fairhaven on Sunday

Local time

2:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

42 mi in

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.

Road read

1h 49m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from City of Lowell, MA to Fairhaven, MA covers 84.4 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Amvets Highway, Yankee Division Highway, MA 140. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42.2 miles from City of Lowell, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The route from City of Lowell, MA to Fairhaven, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 96 ft to 139 ft elevation with about 43 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from City of Lowell, MA to Fairhaven, MA

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Fairhaven, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

City of Lowell, MA

Fairhaven, MA

Same local time

1h 49m on the road

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