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Trip from Lowell, MA to Berkley, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

65.6 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Lowell, MA, MA

Lowell, MA

Phil Evenden

Downtown Berkley, MA, MA

Berkley, MA

Italo Melo

Trip Overview

The drive from Lowell, MA to Berkley, MA covers 65.6 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 Amvets Highway, Yankee Division Highway, US 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.8 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 65.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 24.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

8
12.3 mi into trip | ~15m 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
5
13 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway

Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.7 mi into trip | ~47m 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
7
38.8 mi into trip | ~51m 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
6
64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward Berkley, Dighton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 16 Toward Berkley, Dighton

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Amvets Highway 24.8 mi 28m
Yankee Division Highway 22.7 mi 30m
US 3 9.1 mi 10m
US 1 3.1 mi 4m
Lowell Connector 2.1 mi 2m
Porter Street 0.6 mi 1m
Chelmsford Street 0.6 mi <1m
Padelford Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 24.8 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lowell, MA and Berkley, MA.

1

Start on Hale Street

486 ft · 14 sec · Hale Street
2

Turn right onto Cambridge Street

314 ft · 16 sec · Cambridge Street
3

Turn left onto MA 110

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Chelmsford Street
4

Turn left onto Plain Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Plain Street
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
6

Merge onto Lowell Connector

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector
7

Continue on Lowell Connector

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector
Exit 1A Toward US 3 South: Boston
8

Merge onto US 3

9.1 mi · 10 min · US 3
9

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.
10

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

23 mi · 30 min · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

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.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on MA 24

25 mi · 28 min · Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 16 Toward Berkley, Dighton
15

Keep slight right at fork

111 ft · 2 sec
16

Turn right onto Padelford Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Padelford Street
17

Continue on Porter Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Porter Street
18

Turn slight right onto Locust Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Locust Street
19

Continue on Locust Street

160 ft · 5 sec · Locust Street
20

Turn left onto North Main Street

428 ft · 10 sec · North Main Street
21

Turn right

90 ft · 6 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.8 mi from Lowell, MA · 43m into the drive

town in Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dedham, MA

33 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

Lexington, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Westwood, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Berkley, MA

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.50 one way

$21.00 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $11.45 $22.90
premium $4.82 $12.46 $24.91
diesel $5.61 $14.48 $28.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.7 0 $6.89 $3.15
Efficient EV 16.4 0 $5.74 $2.62
EV Truck/SUV 26.2 0 $9.18 $4.20

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Lowell, MA

Late night in Lowell on Saturday

Local time

5:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Berkley, MA

Late night in Berkley on Saturday

Local time

5:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

12 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 24m 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 Lowell, MA to Berkley, MA covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Amvets Highway, Yankee Division Highway, US 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.8 miles from Lowell, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.50 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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