Origin
Belmont, MA
Late night in Belmont on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belmont, 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
39m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belmont, MA
Italo Melo
Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
Belmont, MA to Lawrence, MA is 26.3 miles and takes about 39 minutes via I-93 and I-495, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Massachusetts, connecting two Northeast communities. Expect a mixed drive that blends interstate speeds with some local road navigation. With a short duration and minimal cost, this trip is ideal for a quick journey or a segment of a larger New England adventure. It’s a practical route for getting from point A to point B without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 13 mi | 15m |
| I 495 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Mystic Street | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cambridge Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 13 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on MA 60
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Pleasant Street
2
Continue on MA 60
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mystic Street
Use the left / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 3
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
4
Turn right onto Church Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
5
Enter roundabout onto Mount Vernon Street
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mount Vernon Street
6
Continue on Mount Vernon Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mount Vernon Street
7
Turn slight left onto Washington Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
Use the left / slight left lanes.
8
Turn right onto Montvale Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Montvale Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Turn sharp left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 93
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 495
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 495
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 99B
Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Union Street
15
Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Street
16
Turn left onto MA 114
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
17
Continue on MA 114
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Parker Street
18
Continue on Amesbury Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Amesbury Street
19
Turn right onto Canal Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canal Street
20
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lawrence Street
21
Turn left onto Essex Street
498 ft
·
11 sec
·
Essex Street
22
Arrive at destination
Essex Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Montvale Avenue
Turn right onto Montvale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn sharp left toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
5
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 93
Merge onto I 93
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
7
23.8 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.42 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
39m 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 features a mixed drive profile, with 58% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 13 miles on I-93, offering a taste of consistent interstate travel. The drive transitions between the faster pace of highways like I-93 and I-495, and segments on Washington Street, which will feel more like local road driving. This blend means you'll encounter varying speed limits and traffic patterns throughout the 26.3 miles. Be prepared for the shift from open highway to more community-focused roads as you approach your destination.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near Montvale Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 26.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (Montvale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Lawrence, MA
Full guide →Lawrence is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 89,000 (2020). Methuen is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 53,000 (2020).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on I 93. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lawrence, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 7.4 miles (Montvale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Minute Man 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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