How far is Acushnet, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Acushnet, MA to Lowell, MA is about 80.2 miles (129 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
80.18 mi
01h 21m
Flight
69.07 mi
111.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.07 mi
Kilometers
111.16 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.18 mi
Kilometers
129.04 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 PM EDT
Return by in Acushnet
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Acushnet
2026-04-23T11:44
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Acushnet
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Randolph
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Acushnet
39.8 mi
00h 40m
To Lowell
40.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Acushnet Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Acushnet and Lowell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Acushnet and Lowell.

  1. 1

    Start on Hayes Street

    121 m · 19 sec · Hayes Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    858 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

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

    2725 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    1671 ft · 34 sec · Mill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mill Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Belleville Avenue

    30 m · 5 sec · Belleville Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    81 m · 6 sec · Mill Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Acushnet Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Acushnet Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1291 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  15. 15

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

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    22.5 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

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

    868 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

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

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

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

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

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

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

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

    842 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Acushnet and Lowell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 29%
I 95 North
23.1 mi · 29%
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 16%
US 3 North
10.8 mi · 13%
Acushnet Avenue
2.35 mi · 3%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
69.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 40m from Acushnet
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Acushnet and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Acushnet to Lowell?

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129 km) and usually takes 01h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Acushnet and 40.4 miles from Lowell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Acushnet and Partly Sunny near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Randolph and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.5 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Chelsea City Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

Chelsea City Hall

Chelsea , MA
500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
Rating 3.7/5 94 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Randolph.

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

23 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Acushnet and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 69.07 mi (111.16 km).

Acushnet

#1 Acushnet

Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,673
Coordinates41.6806600, -70.9078200
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Hayes Street (-70.907845, 41.68074)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.71 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.02
5.66 gal · 21.42 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.01 $22.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.44 $24.89
Premium $4.80 $13.58 $27.16
Diesel $4.49 $12.70 $25.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Acushnet and Lowell. The current time is 11:44:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.