Trip from North Lakeville, MA to City of Lowell, MA

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

67.1 mi

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from North Lakeville, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Stetson Street, Main Street, I 495 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.11 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

33.5 miles from North Lakeville, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 67.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
Stetson Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Stetson Street Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
I 495 North Unavailable Refreshing
MA 24 North Unavailable Refreshing
Amvets Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 93 South Unavailable Refreshing
Yankee Division Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 North Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Stetson Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Lakeville, MA and City of Lowell, MA.

1

Start on Nicholas Road

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Nicholas Road
2

Turn right onto Stetson Street

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Stetson Street
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
4

Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 495 North
5

Merge slight left

6.5 mi · 7 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

0.9 mi · 1 min · MA 24 North: Boston
7

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

18 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

1.0 mi · 2 min · I 93 South, US 1 South
9

Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

2.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

0.6 mi · 50 sec · I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
11

Merge slight right

23 mi · 30 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
13

Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

0.3 mi · 50 sec · US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
14

Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
15

Continue straight

9.4 mi · 10 min
16

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 32 sec
17

Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

0.4 mi · 43 sec · MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
18

Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

0.3 mi · 21 sec · MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
19

Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

0.2 mi · 24 sec · MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
20

Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street
21

Turn sharp left onto Westford Street

459 ft · 11 sec · Westford Street
22

Turn right onto Grand Street

449 ft · 24 sec · Grand Street
23

At the end of the road, turn left onto Middlesex Street

384 ft · 18 sec · Middlesex Street
24

Turn sharp right onto Arch Street

16 ft · 6 sec · Arch Street
25

Turn left

0.1 mi · 39 sec
26

Arrive at your 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 33.5 miles from North Lakeville, MA, or about 37m 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 67.1 miles or 1h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.5 miles or 37m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Lowell, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving North Lakeville, 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 North Lakeville, MA

This is one driving day of about 67.1 miles and 1h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Lakeville, 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 33.5 mi from North Lakeville, MA · 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

34 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from North Lakeville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in City of Lowell, MA

The final approach into City of 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 City of Lowell, 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

$9.11 one way

$18.23 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $10.17 $20.34
premium $4.15 $10.96 $21.93
diesel $3.75 $9.91 $19.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.1 0 $7.05 $3.22
Efficient EV 16.8 0 $5.87 $2.68
EV Truck/SUV 26.8 0 $9.39 $4.29

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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 23 hours ago

Origin

North Lakeville, MA

Morning in North Lakeville on Saturday

Local time

6:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

City of Lowell, MA

Morning in City of Lowell on Saturday

Local time

6:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

34 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

13 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 14m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from North Lakeville, MA to City of Lowell, MA covers 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stetson Street, Main Street, I 495 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.5 miles from North Lakeville, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.11 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.

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