Origin
Boston, MA
Late night in Boston on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boston, MA to Lawrence, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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.
Boston, MA
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Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 28.4-mile drive from Boston to Lawrence, MA, is designed for a single day trip, taking about 39 minutes to complete. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 83% of the journey on major interstates like I-93 and I-495, making it a quick connection within the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this trip is quite economical. You won't need to worry about overnight stays or splitting the drive, as it's a brief journey. It's an efficient way to get from one point to another without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 21.3 mi | 25m |
| I 495 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Parker Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Amesbury Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sudbury Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Winthrop Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 21.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on Tremont Street
230 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
2
Turn right onto Beacon Street
302 ft
·
11 sec
·
Beacon Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Somerset Street
340 ft
·
13 sec
·
Somerset Street
4
Turn left onto Ashburton Place
210 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ashburton Place
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Ashburton Place
253 ft
·
8 sec
·
Ashburton Place
6
Turn straight onto Bowdoin Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bowdoin Street
7
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
439 ft
·
21 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Sudbury Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sudbury Street
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
10
Merge onto I 93
21 mi
·
25 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Beacon Street
Turn right onto Beacon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Cambridge Street
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Sudbury Street
Turn left onto Sudbury Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
23.2 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
25.8 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
$4.55 one way
$9.09 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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?
Expect a highway-dominant experience on this route, with 83% of the drive utilizing major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.3 miles on I-93, offering a consistent, high-speed experience for a significant portion of the trip. While primarily interstate, the route does incorporate local roads like South Union Street, particularly as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of highway driving and the subtle shifts in environment as you transition to more local thoroughfares.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Beacon Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 28.4 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: near the start (Beacon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Sudbury Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Boston, MA
Full guide →A city of history and tradition, Boston offers a proud legacy of culture, education, and numerous sporting championships. The "shining city on a hill"s independent spirit has been displayed to the world ever since colonists were angry over a British tax on their beloved tea and dumped shiploads of it into the harbor in protest. In the early 1600s, the peninsula in Massachusetts that would become known as Boston was controlled by Native Americans until John Smith (English soldier, explorer, colonial governor, Admiral of New England, and author) named the area New England to attract European settlers. Boston was founded in 1630 by John Winthrop, making it one of the oldest cities in the U.S. No other American city has made more of an effort to preserve its history, and you'll find buildings that pre-date the republic dotted throughout the region.
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: 28.4 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 (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 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: near the start (Beacon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Sudbury Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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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