Origin
Bellingham, MA
Late night in Bellingham on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellingham, MA to Lawrence, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellingham, MA
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Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
Bellingham, MA to Lawrence, MA is 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 12m via I 495, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that stays within Massachusetts, moving you from one part of the Northeast region to another. With a short duration and minimal stops, it's an efficient trip suited for a single day. Given its brevity and predominantly highway nature, this route is ideal for those looking for a quick connection between these two points without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 53.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| North Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Parker Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hartford Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Amesbury Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Winthrop Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 53.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on MA 126; MA 140
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto MA 126
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hartford Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
4
Merge onto I 495
54 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 99B
Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Union Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Street
8
Turn left onto MA 114
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
9
Continue on MA 114
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Parker Street
10
Continue on Amesbury Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Amesbury Street
11
Turn right onto Canal Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canal Street
12
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lawrence Street
13
Turn left onto Essex Street
498 ft
·
11 sec
·
Essex Street
14
Arrive at destination
Essex Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Bellingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 58.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 99B
Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
4
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
South Union Street
Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
58.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Canal Street
Turn right onto Canal Street
Navigation decision point
5
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Essex Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.41 one way
$18.82 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.17 | $22.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 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 | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
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.
Destination
Lawrence, MA
Late night in Lawrence on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Bolton, MA
29 mi in
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
7 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 12m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the journey taking place on high-speed roads. You'll spend the majority of your time on I 495, experiencing a longest uninterrupted stretch of 53.6 miles on this interstate. While the bulk is highway, expect a brief transition to local roads like North Main Street and South Union Street as you approach your destination. The character is primarily about efficient travel rather than scenic detours, emphasizing forward momentum.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.6 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and North Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near I 495.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.7 miles (South Union Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.6 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.7 miles (South Union Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawrence, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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