Origin
Grafton, MA
Late night in Grafton on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grafton, 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
1h 13m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grafton, MA
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Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Grafton to Lawrence, expect a straightforward journey covering 54.8 miles. You should budget approximately 1 hour and 1 minute for this trip, which fits easily into a single day. Navigating through the Northeast, you will rely primarily on local roads like Worcester Street, North Main Street, and Shrewsbury Street rather than major interstates. With a fuel cost of around $9, this is an economical route that doesn't require an overnight stay. It serves as a practical, direct connection between these two Massachusetts towns, making it a manageable drive for any schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 34.2 mi | 39m |
| I 290 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Memorial Drive | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Worcester Street | 2 mi | 5m |
| Boylston Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Grafton Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Shrewsbury Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 34.2 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on MA 140
84 ft
·
9 sec
·
Worcester Street
2
Continue on MA 140
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Worcester Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 30; MA 140
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
4
Turn straight onto MA 140
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
5
Continue on MA 140
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
6
Continue on MA 140
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Grafton Circle
7
Continue on MA 140
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Street
8
Continue on MA 140
480 ft
·
16 sec
·
Boylston Street
9
Continue on MA 140
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Boylston Street
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 290 East: Marlboro
11
Merge onto I 290
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 290
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
2 min
Exit 32B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
13
Merge onto I 495
34 mi
·
39 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 99B
Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Union Street
16
Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Street
17
Turn left onto MA 114
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
18
Continue on MA 114
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Parker Street
19
Continue on Amesbury Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Amesbury Street
20
Turn right onto Canal Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canal Street
21
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lawrence Street
22
Turn left onto Essex Street
498 ft
·
11 sec
·
Essex Street
23
Arrive at destination
Essex Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Grafton, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 53.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 30; MA 140 / North Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 30; MA 140 / North Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lowell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 32B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Essex Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.53 one way
$17.06 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Berlin, MA
27 mi in
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
17 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 13m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because this route involves zero highway driving, you will spend the entire 54.8 miles navigating local thoroughfares and intersections. The road's personality is defined by its stop-and-go nature rather than high-speed cruising. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so be prepared for a steady pace that changes frequently as you transition through the various local streets. It is a functional, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure throughout the duration of your trip.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.2 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and I 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near MA 30; MA 140 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 2 miles (MA 30; MA 140 / North Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.6 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.2 miles on I 495. 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 2 miles (MA 30; MA 140 / North Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.6 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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