How far is Carver, MA from Lowell, MA?
The driving distance from Carver, MA to Lowell, MA is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carver and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carver and Lowell.
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Start on the route
61 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto South Meadow Road
666 ft · 16 sec · South Meadow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 44 West
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary
78 m · 3 sec · Harding Street
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Exit the rotary onto Harding Street
774 ft · 13 sec · Harding Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
2124 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
22.5 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
868 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
1737 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
2168 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
2462 ft · 32 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
2299 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
1368 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford
842 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Hale Street
148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carver and Lowell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight right
22.5 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carver to Lowell?
The road trip is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Carver and 37.6 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.27 one way or $20.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Lowell is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carver and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 59.05 mi (95.03 km).
#2 Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 110,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.6334200, -71.3161700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.85 | $23.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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