Origin
Lowell, MA
Afternoon in Lowell on Sunday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lowell, MA to Carver, MA
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
75.1 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lowell, MA
Phil Evenden
Carver, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Lowell to Carver, expect a 75.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 38 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight split. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel costs to cover the distance. Because this trip stays entirely within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, you will remain in a familiar local environment throughout the drive. It is a straightforward trek that allows you to reach your destination efficiently without the need for multiple stops.
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
37.5 miles from Lowell, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that avoids highways entirely, maintaining a 0% highway share throughout the trip. You will navigate primarily via Cambridge Street, Chelmsford Street, and Plain Street rather than high-speed interstates. Because this route relies on local roads, there is no single long-distance stretch; for instance, you will find 0 miles of uninterrupted driving on Cambridge Street. The experience behind the wheel is defined by consistent turns and local traffic patterns rather than the monotonous rhythm of a major freeway. Expect a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition between these specific local thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cambridge Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lowell, MA to Carver, MA is easy. At 1h 38m 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 Lowell, MA to Carver, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chelmsford Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plain Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lowell Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yankee Division Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 93 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 24 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cambridge Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell, MA and Carver, MA.
1
Start on Hale Street
486 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hale Street
2
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
315 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cambridge Street
3
Turn left onto Chelmsford Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Chelmsford Street
4
Turn left onto Plain Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Plain Street
5
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Connector
7
Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Connector
8
Merge slight left
9.1 mi
·
10 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
10
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
23 mi
·
30 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
11
Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 24 South: Fall River
13
Continue on Amvets Highway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Amvets Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 South: Cape Cod
15
Merge slight left
4.5 mi
·
5 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
17
Turn right onto Harding Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Harding Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary
446 ft
·
6 sec
·
Middleborough Rotary
19
Exit the rotary
7.8 mi
·
8 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward MA 58: Carver, Plympton
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
MA 58: Carver, Plympton
21
Keep slight right
358 ft
·
9 sec
22
Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
23
Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
24
Turn left onto South Meadow Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Meadow Road
25
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best without worrying about strict pacing. Keep in mind that because you are traveling exclusively on local roads, your travel time may be more susceptible to local traffic conditions than a highway route would be. You can easily complete the entire 75.1-mile journey in one go, so there is no pressure to plan for extensive rest breaks along the way. Before you head out, double-check your navigation for the turns on Plain Street, as these local roads require more frequent course adjustments than a typical interstate route. Having your fuel budget of $10 ready will help you keep the trip simple and stress-free.
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 37.5 miles from Lowell, MA, or about 49m into the drive.
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 75.1 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.5 miles or 49m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carver, 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 75.1 miles and 1h 38m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.5 mi from Lowell, MA · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 75.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carver, MA
The final approach into Carver, 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 Carver, 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
$11.95 one way
$23.91 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $13.00 | $26.00 |
| premium | $4.80 | $14.19 | $28.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.89 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.51 | $4.81 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Carver, MA
Afternoon in Carver on Sunday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
38 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
4 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 38m 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 Carver, MA covers 75.1 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cambridge Street, Chelmsford Street, Plain Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.5 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 $11.95 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 drive from Lowell, MA to Carver, MA is easy. At 1h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lowell, MA to Carver, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lowell, MA to Carver, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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