Origin
Lowell, MA
Evening in Lowell on Sunday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lowell, MA to Canton, MA
Drive Time
57m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
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6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Canton, MA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Lowell, MA to Canton, MA covers 39.5 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Yankee Division Highway, US 3, Lowell Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.1 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.29 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
19.8 miles from Lowell, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 39.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.1 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 1 miles in near Lowell Connector.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 39.5 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 1 miles (Lowell Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (US 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Lowell Connector
Merge onto Lowell Connector
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
3.2 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 3
Merge onto US 3
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
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
8
35 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: University Avenue, MBTA/Amtrak Station
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27
Toward I 95 South: University Avenue, MBTA/Amtr...
6
36.4 mi into trip
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~49m in
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Canton Street
Turn left onto Canton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Lowell, MA to Canton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Mbta/Amtrak Station along the way.
Mbta/Amtrak Station
35 mi in
|
~46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 22.1 mi | 29m |
| US 3 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Lowell Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Dedham Street | 1.9 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| University Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Chelmsford Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Canton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 22.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell, MA and Canton, 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
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Connector
Exit 1A
Toward US 3 South: Boston
Use the none lane.
8
Merge onto US 3
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US 3
Use the none lane.
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
22 mi
·
29 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 27
Toward I 95 South: University Avenue, MBTA/Amtrak Station
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
286 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn straight onto University Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Canton Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Canton Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Dedham Street
1.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Dedham Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
17
Turn left
118 ft
·
8 sec
18
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 19.8 miles from Lowell, MA, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.1 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 39.5 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.8 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lowell, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Lowell, MA
This is one driving day of about 39.5 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from 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 Yankee Division Highway for about 22.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Lowell, MA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Canton, MA
The final approach into Canton, 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 Canton, 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
$6.29 one way
$12.57 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.78 | $17.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Canton, MA
Evening in Canton on Sunday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
20 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.
Temperature spread
2 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
57m 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 Canton, MA covers 39.5 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, US 3, Lowell Connector. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 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 $6.29 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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 39.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Lowell Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (US 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lowell, MA to Canton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Mbta/Amtrak Station along the way.
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