Origin
Everett, MA
Late night in Everett on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, 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
36m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Everett, MA
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Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 26.2-mile drive from Everett to Lawrence, Massachusetts, is easily manageable in about 36 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate on I-93 and I-495, with a portion on Fellsway, giving it a highway-focused profile. With a fuel cost estimated at around $4, this is an economical journey. The route stays within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, so you won't be crossing state lines. Expect a convenient and efficient trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| I 495 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Fellsway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Fellsway West | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Revere Beach Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Parker Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 16.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on this road
135 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto MA 99
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Broadway
3
Enter roundabout onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
227 ft
·
4 sec
·
Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville
4
Continue on Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville
5
Enter roundabout
179 ft
·
5 sec
6
Continue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
7
Merge onto MA 16
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Revere Beach Parkway
8
Take the exit
200 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn slight right onto MA 28
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Fellsway
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 28
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Fellsway West
11
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fellsway West
12
Continue on MA 28
212 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fellsway West
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
14
Merge onto I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 495
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 495
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 99B
Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Union Street
19
Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Street
20
Turn left onto MA 114
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
21
Continue on MA 114
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Parker Street
22
Continue on Amesbury Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Amesbury Street
23
Turn right onto Canal Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canal Street
24
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lawrence Street
25
Turn left onto Essex Street
498 ft
·
11 sec
·
Essex Street
26
Arrive at destination
Essex Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 26.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Enter roundabout onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m 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 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
23.7 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Essex Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.39 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.57 | $9.15 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
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 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $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 Tuesday
Local time
4:15 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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?
The road character here is predominantly highway-focused, with 74% of the drive utilizing major interstates. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.8 miles on I-93, offering a consistent pace. While much of the journey involves familiar highway driving, the inclusion of Fellsway introduces a slight variation before you rejoin the main arteries. This route prioritizes direct travel over scenic detours, so anticipate a steady, functional drive.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 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 around 0.6 miles in near Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway.
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 19 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Everett, MA
Full guide →Everett is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 49,000 (2020). Chelsea is a city with a population of 41,000 (2020).
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 36m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 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 0.6 miles (Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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