Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
84.3 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
The drive from Lowell, MA to Bliss Corner, MA covers 84.3 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cambridge Street, Chelmsford Street, Plain Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.45 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
42.2 miles from Lowell, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 84.3 miles of local and secondary 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell, MA and Bliss Corner, MA.
Start on Hale Street
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Chelmsford Street
Turn left onto Plain Street
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
Continue on Lowell Connector
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Continue on Amvets Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
Turn straight
Continue on Brownell Avenue
Turn left onto Hawthorn Street
Turn right onto Rockdale Avenue
Turn right onto Dartmouth Street
Turn left onto Bliss 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.2 miles or 54m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bliss Corner, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lowell, 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 Lowell, MA
This is one driving day of about 84.3 miles and 1h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.2 mi from Lowell, MA · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 42.2 miles from Lowell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bliss Corner, 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 Bliss Corner, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.45 one way
$22.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
| premium | $4.15 | $13.77 | $27.55 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $12.45 | $24.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.05 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.80 | $5.40 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Morning in Lowell on Saturday
Local time
9:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Bliss Corner on Saturday
Local time
9:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
42 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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