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Trip from Raynham Center, MA to Lowell, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

60.6 mi

97 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m

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

Downtown Raynham Center, MA, MA

Raynham Center, MA

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown Lowell, MA, MA

Lowell, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Raynham Center, MA to Lowell, MA covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Main Street, Pleasant Street, MA 24 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.70 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

30.3 miles from Raynham Center, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 60.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main 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 Raynham Center, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Raynham Center, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Main Street
Pleasant Street
MA 24 North
Amvets Highway
I 93 South
Yankee Division Highway
I 95 North
US 3 North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
2

Continue on North Main Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
3

Continue on Pleasant Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pleasant Street
4

Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

0.4 mi · 52 sec · MA 24 North: Boston
5

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

17 mi · 19 min · Amvets Highway
6

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

1.0 mi · 2 min · I 93 South, US 1 South
7

Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

2.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway
8

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
9

Merge slight right

23 mi · 30 min
10

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
11

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
12

Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
13

Continue straight

9.4 mi · 10 min
14

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 32 sec
15

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
16

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

0.3 mi · 21 sec · MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
17

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

0.2 mi · 24 sec · MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
18

Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street
19

Turn right onto Cambridge Street

315 ft · 15 sec · Cambridge Street
20

Turn left onto Hale Street

486 ft · 13 sec · Hale Street
21

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 30.3 miles from Raynham Center, MA, or about 32m 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 13 miles or 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 30.3 miles or 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 56m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Raynham Center, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Raynham Center, MA

This is one driving day of about 60.6 miles and 1h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Raynham Center, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.3 mi from Raynham Center, MA · 32m into the drive

town in Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dedham, MA

30 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

Brockton, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dedham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Raynham Center, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lowell, MA

The final approach into Lowell, 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

$9.70 one way

$19.40 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $10.58 $21.15
premium $4.82 $11.51 $23.01
diesel $5.61 $13.38 $26.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.2 0 $6.36 $2.91
Efficient EV 15.2 0 $5.30 $2.42
EV Truck/SUV 24.2 0 $8.48 $3.88

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Raynham Center, MA

Late night in Raynham Center on Thursday

Local time

12:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lowell, MA

Late night in Lowell on Thursday

Local time

12:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

1h 5m 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 Raynham Center, MA to Lowell, MA covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Pleasant Street, MA 24 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.3 miles from Raynham Center, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.70 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 Raynham Center, MA to Lowell, MA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Raynham Center, MA to Lowell, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Raynham Center, MA to Lowell, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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