Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
85.6 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Photo: Phil Evenden
The drive from Fairhaven, MA to Lowell, MA covers 85.6 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Howland Road, Coggeshall Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.63 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
42.8 miles from Fairhaven, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 85.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fairhaven, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fairhaven, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Howland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coggeshall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 195 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 140 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 24 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Amvets Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Fairhaven, MA and Lowell, MA.
Start on Washington Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn left onto Howland Road
Continue on Coggeshall Street
Take the ramp left toward I 195 West: Fall River
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Taunton
Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Hale Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.8 miles or 42m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.
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 85.6 miles and 1h 24m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.8 mi from Fairhaven, MA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 42.8 miles from Fairhaven, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into 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 Lowell, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.63 one way
$27.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.17 | $32.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.02 | $38.03 |
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: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
| Efficient EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.98 | $5.48 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Fairhaven on Sunday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Lowell on Sunday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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