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Trip from Dalton, 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

3h 20m

Distance

134.4 mi

216 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 8m ★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Dalton, MA, MA

Dalton, MA

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Downtown Lawrence, MA, MA

Lawrence, MA

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a journey from Dalton to Lawrence, Massachusetts, covers 139.3 miles and will take approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes. This drive is well-suited for a single day trip, with a projected fuel cost of around $22. The route primarily utilizes local roads, including Glennon Avenue, Main Street, and North Street, with no highway segments, suggesting a more intimate, turn-heavy experience. Given its manageable distance and duration, you can comfortably complete this trip without needing an overnight stay. Plan for a leisurely pace as you navigate through familiar New England landscapes.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67.2 miles from Dalton, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MA 2 53.5 mi 1h 17m
I 495 21.5 mi 24m
Concord Turnpike 12.3 mi 16m
Mohawk Trail 10 mi 15m
Route 9 8.1 mi 12m
Berkshire Trail 4.8 mi 6m
Ashfield Road 3.9 mi 6m
Plainfield Road 3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: MA 2 — 53.5 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Stockbridge Avenue

253 ft · 13 sec · Stockbridge Avenue
2

Turn right onto Glennon Avenue

378 ft · 17 sec · Glennon Avenue
3

Turn left onto MA 8; MA 9

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Main Street
4

Turn left onto MA 9

2.7 mi · 4 min · North Street
5

Continue on MA 8A; MA 9

8.1 mi · 12 min · Route 9
6

Continue on MA 9

0.7 mi · 1 min · Marine Corps League Highway
7

Continue on MA 9

4.8 mi · 6 min · Berkshire Trail
8

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Main Street
9

Turn left onto Plainfield Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Road
10

Continue on South Central Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · South Central Street
11

Turn right onto Gloyd Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Gloyd Street
12

Continue on Pleasant Street

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Pleasant Street
13

Turn slight right onto MA 116

1.5 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Road
14

Continue on MA 116

2.4 mi · 6 min · Spruce Corner Road
15

At end of road, turn left onto MA 112; MA 116

1.4 mi · 2 min · Suburban Drive
16

Continue on MA 112

2.5 mi · 3 min · Ashfield Mountain Road
17

Continue on MA 112

1.0 mi · 1 min · Ashfield Road
18

Continue on MA 112

1.4 mi · 2 min · Lower Street
19

Continue on MA 112

2.9 mi · 5 min · Ashfield Road
20

Continue on MA 112

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Connector Road
21

At end of road, turn left onto MA 2; MA 112

10.0 mi · 15 min · Mohawk Trail
22

Enter roundabout onto MA 2

0.2 mi · 12 sec · MA 2
23

Continue on MA 2

2.4 mi · 2 min · MA 2
24

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 2

51 mi · 1 hr 14 min · MA 2
Exit 27 Toward MA 2 East: Boston
25

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

12 mi · 16 min · Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Exit 113B Toward I 495 North: Lowell Use the right lane.
27

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
28

Merge onto I 495

22 mi · 24 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 52 sec
Exit 99B Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence Use the slight right lane.
30

Turn straight onto MA 28

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Union Street
31

Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Union Street
32

Turn left onto MA 114

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue
33

Continue on MA 114

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Parker Street
34

Continue on Amesbury Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Amesbury Street
35

Turn right onto Canal Street

282 ft · 6 sec · Canal Street
36

Turn left onto Lawrence Street

492 ft · 18 sec · Lawrence Street
37

Turn left onto Essex Street

498 ft · 11 sec · Essex Street
38

Arrive at destination

Essex Street

Trip Plan

For this 139.3-mile drive, consider an early morning departure to make the most of your day and potentially avoid some local traffic. With a duration of under three hours, you won't need to break this trip into segments; however, the single recommended stop provides a good opportunity for a short break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $22, and while there are no long highway stretches, refueling might be less frequent on these local roads. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route is to familiarize yourself with the main roads, Glennon Avenue, Main Street, and North Street, before you depart to anticipate changes in direction.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.2 miles from Dalton, MA, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 30 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.2 miles or 1h 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrence, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Dalton, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dalton, MA

This is one driving day of about 134.4 miles and 3h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Dalton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MA 2 for about 53.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenfield, MA

67 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

Shelburne Falls, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Northfield, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.2 miles from Dalton, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Gene & Steve's Airport Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leominster, Massachusetts

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+19787284473

Denny's Pantry

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Greenfield, Massachusetts

0.9 mi

Terrazza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenfield, Massachusetts

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Green Fields Market

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenfield, Massachusetts

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 48

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14137739567

Visit website

Corner Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orange, Massachusetts

2.5 mi

Mo's Fudge Factor

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts

3 mi

Gene & Steve's Airport Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96

Leominster, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+19787284473

Denny's Pantry

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48

Greenfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14137733345

Visit website

Terrazza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 48

Greenfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14137720970

Visit website

Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96

Leominster, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19787518606

Visit website

Summer St. Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

+19785166919

Visit website

Woo Jung Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 105.6

Ayer, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19787725742

99 Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+19783430099

Visit website

Lucias Tavola

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $40 to $50 mile 105.6

Ayer, Massachusetts

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+19783914837

Visit website

two ghosts vinyl cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 48

Turners Falls, Massachusetts

Visit website

Green Fields Market

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 48

Greenfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14137739567

Visit website

Corner Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.2

Orange, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19786334433

Visit website

Mo's Fudge Factor

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 38.4

Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+14136256645

Visit website

Identity Coffee Co.

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+19787907125

Visit website

Rise & Grind Cafe Fitchburg

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19785030899

Visit website

Oliver’s Café By The Falls

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.4

Fitchburg, MA

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+19786963420

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 115.2

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVPassport Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 115.2

Westford, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19292971722

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 115.2

Westford, Massachusetts

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 105.6

Ayer, MA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 115.2

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 115.2

Westford, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

AmpUp Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 115.2

Westford, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19786925501

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 115.2

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Launch Family Entertainment Leominster

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 96

Leominster, Massachusetts

Hours: 3:30–8 pm

+19782375600

Visit website

Launch Family Entertainment Park Methuen

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 134.4

Methuen, Massachusetts

Hours: 3:30–7:30 pm

+19786553379

Visit website

The Billiards Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 105.6

Ayer, Massachusetts

Hours: 4 pm–12 am

+19787727665

Visit website

Wild Roots

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48

Greenfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14134753689

Visit website

Deja Brew Cafe & Pub

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.6

Wendell, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 pm–12 am

+19785442739

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 46.3 and 131.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
46.3 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | MA 2

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 2 toward MA 2 East: Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 27 Toward MA 2 East: Boston
6
97.3 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | MA 2 / Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2 / Concord Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
109.6 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in

Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lowell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 113B Toward I 495 North: Lowell
6
110.1 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
7
131.8 mi into trip | ~3h 14m 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

$21.51 one way

$43.02 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $23.46 $46.91
premium $4.82 $25.52 $51.04
diesel $5.61 $29.67 $59.35

Estimated Tolls: $0.86

Concord Turnpike (12.3 mi) $0.86

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.3 0 $14.11 $6.45
Efficient EV 33.6 0 $11.76 $5.38
EV Truck/SUV 53.8 0 $18.82 $8.60

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Dalton, MA

Night in Dalton on Saturday

Local time

9:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawrence, MA

Night in Lawrence on Saturday

Local time

9:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Greenfield, MA

67 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

15 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

3h 20m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 125.1
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 115.8
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 129.7
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 55.6
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 125.1
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

28 mi from route ~69 min detour Free near mile 125.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and local thoroughfares for the entire journey. You'll primarily be on roads like Glennon Avenue, Main Street, and North Street, which suggests a more engaging driving experience with frequent turns and varying speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the overall profile indicates a route that keeps you connected to the local environment rather than isolated on high-speed highways. Expect a drive that requires your attention as you move through populated areas.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.5 mi on MA 2.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MA 2 and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.3 miles in near MA 2.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 134.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 46.3 miles (MA 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 97.3 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 134.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 53.5 miles on MA 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.86 in tolls one way, starting with Concord Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 46.3 miles (MA 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 97.3 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Lawrence, MA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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