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Trip from Cohasset, MA to Lawrence, MA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

48 mi

77 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
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.

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Lawrence, MA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 48 miles through the Northeast, this straightforward trip from Cohasset to Lawrence typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, you can easily complete the entire journey as a one-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable option for a quick transit between these two Massachusetts cities. You will rely primarily on major thoroughfares like I-93, the Southeast Expressway, and the John F. Fitzgerald Expressway to navigate the distance. This route is designed for efficiency, prioritizing direct highway access over winding backroads, which makes it a practical choice for travelers focused on reaching their destination promptly.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 93 21.6 mi 25m
Southeast Expressway 3.3 mi 4m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 3.2 mi 5m
Newport Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
I 495 2.2 mi 2m
Justice Cushing Way 1.9 mi 2m
Bridge Street 1.7 mi 2m
Washington Street 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 93 — 21.6 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cohasset, MA and Lawrence, MA.

1

Start on North Main Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
2

Turn left onto King Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · King Street
3

Turn right onto MA 3A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
4

Continue on MA 3A

1.9 mi · 2 min · Justice Cushing Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

353 ft · 6 sec · Summer Street
6

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Summer Street
7

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Otis Street
8

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road
9

Continue on MA 3A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
10

Continue on MA 3A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street
11

Continue on MA 3A

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fore River Bridge
12

Continue on MA 3A

464 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street
13

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

190 ft · 3 sec · Washington Street
14

Continue on MA 3A

1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on Hancock Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street
Use the straight lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto Adams Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Adams Street
17

Turn right onto Newport Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Newport Avenue
Use the right lane.
18

Turn slight left onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street
19

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Neponset Avenue
20

Merge onto MA 3A

247 ft · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
21

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 34 sec · MA 3A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
22

Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

22 mi · 25 min · I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH Use the straight / slight left lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 40A Toward I 495 North: Lawrence Use the slight right lane.
26

Merge onto I 495

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 495
27

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 52 sec
Exit 99B Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence Use the slight right lane.
28

Turn straight onto MA 28

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Union Street
29

Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Union Street
30

Turn left onto MA 114

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue
31

Continue on MA 114

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Parker Street
32

Continue on Amesbury Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Amesbury Street
33

Turn right onto Canal Street

282 ft · 6 sec · Canal Street
34

Turn left onto Lawrence Street

492 ft · 18 sec · Lawrence Street
35

Turn left onto Essex Street

498 ft · 11 sec · Essex Street
36

Arrive at destination

Essex Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boston, MA

24 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.

Popular next leg

Boston, MA to Lawrence, MA

28.4 mi · 39m

Pacing Suggestions

Quincy, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Somerville, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24 miles from Cohasset, 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 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.4 and 45.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
14.4 mi into trip | ~26m in | MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard

Merge onto MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
14.4 mi into trip | ~26m in | MA 3A

Take the exit onto MA 3A toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
21.2 mi into trip | ~37m in | I 93

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
7
42.8 mi into trip | ~1h 3m 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
45.5 mi into trip | ~1h 6m 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

$7.68 one way

$15.36 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $8.38 $16.75
premium $4.82 $9.11 $18.23
diesel $5.61 $10.60 $21.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.4 0 $5.04 $2.30
Efficient EV 12 0 $4.20 $1.92
EV Truck/SUV 19.2 0 $6.72 $3.07

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Cohasset, MA

Late night in Cohasset on Tuesday

Local time

5:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawrence, MA

Late night in Lawrence on Tuesday

Local time

5:34 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

2 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

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?

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 63% of your journey is spent on high-speed roads. The drive transitions through major urban arteries, requiring you to navigate through the Southeast Expressway and the John F. Fitzgerald Expressway before settling into the flow of I-93. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.6 miles while cruising along I-93, which serves as the backbone of your trip. While the road lacks the technical challenges of rural driving, the high-traffic nature of these expressways means you should stay alert as the environment shifts from the coast toward the northern reaches of the state.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on I 93.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and Southeast Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in near MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.4 miles (MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 1h 12m. Total distance: 48 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 (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.6 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 14.4 miles (MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston 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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