Trip from Fairhaven, MA to City of Lowell, MA

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

85.1 mi

137 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fairhaven, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 85.1 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Amvets Highway, I 95, Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway 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 $13.55 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

42.6 miles from Fairhaven, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Fairhaven, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 85.1 miles and takes about 1h 51m, 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 29 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.

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 45.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 85.1 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 45.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.2 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

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

45.1 mi into trip | ~55m 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

48.2 mi into trip | ~1h 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...

71.3 mi into trip | ~1h 31m 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,...

71.5 mi into trip | ~1h 32m 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

82.1 mi into trip | ~1h 45m 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...

Towns Along This Route

Between Fairhaven, MA and City of Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington and Nashua New Hampshire.

Portsmouth New Hampshire

48.2 mi in | ~1h | via US 1

Middlesex Turnpike

71.3 mi in | ~1h 31m

Burlington

71.3 mi in | ~1h 31m

Nashua New Hampshire

71.3 mi in | ~1h 31m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Amvets Highway	23.3 mi	26m
I 95	22.5 mi	30m
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway	17.6 mi	20m
US 3	9.9 mi	11m
Yankee Division Highway	2.1 mi	2m
Chelmsford Street	1.8 mi	2m
I 195	1.4 mi	1m
Main Street	1.3 mi	2m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Washington Street

421 ft · 10 sec · Washington Street

Turn right onto Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Turn left onto Howland Road

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Howland Road

Continue on Coggeshall Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Coggeshall Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 195 West: Fall River Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 195

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 195

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 24B Toward MA 140 North: Taunton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MA 140

18 mi · 20 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 54 sec

Exit 20A Toward MA 24 North: Boston

Merge onto MA 24

23 mi · 26 min · Amvets Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 93; US 1

2.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

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.

Merge onto I 95

23 mi · 30 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

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.

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 35 sec · this road

Exit 50A Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

Continue on US 3

9.4 mi · 10 min · US 3

Keep slight left at fork onto US 3

0.5 mi · 32 sec · US 3

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 21 sec

Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 81C Toward MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

Turn right onto MA 110

1.8 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

Turn sharp left onto MA 3A

458 ft · 10 sec · Westford Street

Turn right onto Grand Street

448 ft · 23 sec · Grand Street

At end of road, turn left onto Middlesex Street

383 ft · 18 sec · Middlesex Street

Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

15 ft · 5 sec · Arch Street

Turn left

0.1 mi · 38 sec

Arrive at destination

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 42.6 miles from Fairhaven, MA, or about 52m 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 42.6 miles or 52m 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 33m

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 Fairhaven, 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 Fairhaven, MA

This is one driving day of about 85.1 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairhaven, 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 42.6 mi from Fairhaven, MA · 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

43 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 42.6 miles from Fairhaven, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in City of Lowell, MA

The final approach into City of Lowell, 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 City of Lowell, 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

$13.55 one way

$27.09 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$14.73	$29.46
premium	$4.80	$16.08	$32.16
diesel	$5.64	$18.91	$37.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 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	25.5	$8.94	$4.08
Efficient EV	21.3	$7.45	$3.40
EV Truck/SUV	34	$11.91	$5.45

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

Fairhaven, MA

Afternoon in Fairhaven on Sunday

Local time

2:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

City of Lowell, MA

Afternoon in City of Lowell on Sunday

Local time

2:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

43 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 51m 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 Fairhaven, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 85.1 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Amvets Highway, I 95, Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42.6 miles from Fairhaven, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.55 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.

Between Fairhaven, MA and City of Lowell, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington and Nashua New Hampshire.

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Trip from Fairhaven, MA to City of Lowell, MA

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in City of Lowell, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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City of Lowell, MA

Same local time

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