Origin
Dedham, MA
Morning in Dedham on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dedham, 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
59m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dedham, MA
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Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
This 43.6-mile drive from Dedham, MA, to Lawrence, MA, is easily manageable in under an hour, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via the Yankee Division Highway and I-495, with a portion on US-3. Given the short duration and minimal fuel cost (estimated at $7), an overnight stay isn't necessary. The mixed driving profile means you'll experience both highway speeds and potentially some local road conditions. This trip stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey between two Massachusetts locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 17 mi | 23m |
| I 495 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| US 3 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Common Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lowell Connector | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 17 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dedham, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on East Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
2
Turn left onto High Street
269 ft
·
8 sec
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on High Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
4
Continue on Common Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Common Street
5
Continue on West Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 95 North, MA 128 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
7
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 50A-B
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
this road
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
11
Continue on US 3
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 3
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Lowell Connector
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Lowell Connector
Exit 80-81A
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, Lawrence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 495
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 99B
Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Union Street
17
Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Street
18
Turn left onto MA 114
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
19
Continue on MA 114
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Parker Street
20
Continue on Amesbury Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Amesbury Street
21
Turn right onto Canal Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canal Street
22
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lawrence Street
23
Turn left onto Essex Street
498 ft
·
11 sec
·
Essex Street
24
Arrive at destination
Essex Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Dedham, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 19.9 and 41 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
19.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50A-B
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike,...
9
20.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9
30.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Lowell Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto Lowell Connector toward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 80-81A
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, Lawrenc...
7
30.9 mi into trip
|
~41m 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 81A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
7
41 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
$6.98 one way
$13.96 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.61 | $15.22 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Lawrence on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 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
59m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 43% of your journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 17 miles on the Yankee Division Highway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. This route balances the efficiency of interstate travel with segments that might feel more like traditional driving. You'll likely experience varying road conditions and speeds as you transition between these different types of thoroughfares.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 19.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 43.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.2 miles (Lowell Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dedham, MA and Lawrence, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire and Chelmsford.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
2.7 mi in
|
~4m
Middlesex Turnpike
19.9 mi in
|
~28m
Burlington
19.9 mi in
|
~28m
Nashua New Hampshire
19.9 mi in
|
~28m
Chelmsford
30.2 mi in
|
~40m
|
via Lowell Connector
About the Cities
Starting in Dedham, MA
Full guide →Founded 1635
Dedham is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 25,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
- • Norfolk County Courthouse — National Historic Landmark in Dedham, Massachusetts
- • Stony Brook Reservation Parkways — historic district in the United States
- • Ames Schoolhouse — school building in Dedham, Massachusetts
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 59m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). 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 17 miles on Yankee Division Highway. 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 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.2 miles (Lowell Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams 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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