How far is Lowell, MA from Acushnet, MA?

The driving distance from Lowell, MA to Acushnet, MA is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
79.72 mi
01h 43m
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
79.72 mi
Kilometers
128.29 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Acushnet
Tue, Apr 14, 11:06 PM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Wed, Apr 15, 12:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-14T21:23
Arrive Acushnet
Tue, Apr 14, 11:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
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 Lowell
39.9 mi
00h 51m
To Acushnet
39.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
Acushnet Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Tuesday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hale Street

    148 m · 15 sec · Hale Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 16 sec · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chelmsford Street

    2924 ft · 56 sec · Chelmsford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  7. 7

    Continue on Lowell Connector

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    22.7 mi · 31 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    2706 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 18: Ashley Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Acushnet Avenue

    1709 ft · 36 sec · Acushnet Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Acushnet Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Acushnet Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    81 m · 6 sec · Mill Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Belleville Avenue

    1602 ft · 35 sec · Belleville Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Tarkiln Hill Road

    144 m · 16 sec · Tarkiln Hill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2560 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    858 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hayes Street

    121 m · 18 sec · Hayes Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hayes Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 29%
Yankee Division Highway
22.7 mi · 28%
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 14%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 4%
Acushnet Avenue
1.4 mi · 2%
MA 18
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on 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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
69.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 51m from Lowell
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Acushnet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 39.9 miles from Lowell and 39.8 miles from Acushnet.

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 10.6 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Acushnet.

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 11.8 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 11.7 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 14.3 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 11.8 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 Lowell and Acushnet. Straight-line distance: 69.07 mi (111.16 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Acushnet

#2 Acushnet

Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,673
Coordinates41.6806600, -70.9078200
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Lowell (-71.31617, 42.63342)
End: Acushnet (-70.90782, 41.68066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.65 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.62 gal · 21.3 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.36 $24.71
Premium $4.80 $13.49 $26.97
Diesel $4.49 $12.61 $25.22

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Acushnet. The current time is 21:23:46.

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.