If you are planning a trip from Granby to Lawrence, you are looking at a 98-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, making it an ideal candidate for a straightforward day trip. Because the drive is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $16 for fuel to cover the distance. Since there are no designated stops on this path, you can easily complete the drive in one consistent stretch, providing you with plenty of flexibility for your arrival time in Lawrence.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.2 miles from Granby, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
50.8 mi
58m
I 495
41.4 mi
47m
East Street
2.4 mi
4m
Fuller Street
1.4 mi
2m
Rood Street
1.1 mi
2m
Ferry Hill Road
1 mi
2m
South Street
0.8 mi
2m
Center Street
0.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 50.8 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granby, MA and Lawrence, MA.
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Start on US 202
0.2 mi·28 sec·State Street
2
Turn left onto Ferry Hill Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Ferry Hill Road
3
Continue on South Street
0.8 mi·2 min·South Street
4
Continue on East Street
2.4 mi·4 min·East Street
5
Turn left onto Fuller Street
1.4 mi·2 min·Fuller Street
6
Continue on Rood Street
1.1 mi·2 min·Rood Street
7
Turn right onto MA 21
0.8 mi·2 min·Center Street
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 90
51 mi·58 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 106Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, TauntonUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NHUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 495
41 mi·47 min·I 495
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·52 sec
Exit 99BToward MA 28 North: LawrenceUse 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
Trip Plan
Since this is a continuous 1 hour and 50-minute trip without formal stops, consider your personal comfort before heading out. Leaving during off-peak hours is a smart way to navigate these local roads more efficiently, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can feel more taxing during heavy traffic. Ensure your gas tank is ready to go or plan for a quick top-off before you leave Granby, as the $16 fuel estimate assumes a steady transit. Given that the route is entirely local, pay close attention to changing speed limits and signage along Ferry Hill Road and the surrounding streets. This drive offers the advantage of simplicity, so use the flexibility of a one-day schedule to your benefit.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.2 miles from Granby, MA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.8 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 23 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.2 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
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 Granby, 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 Granby, MA
This is one driving day of about 104.4 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Granby, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 50.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 101.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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7.8 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
59.4 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 106
Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
7
59.6 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hamp...
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59.8 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
7
101.8 mi into trip|~2h 7m 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
$16.71 one way
$33.42 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$18.22
$36.44
premium
$4.82
$19.82
$39.65
diesel
$5.61
$23.05
$46.10
Estimated Tolls: $3.05
Massachusetts Turnpike
(50.8 mi)$3.05
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
$17
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.3
0
$10.96
$5.01
Efficient EV
26.1
0
$9.14
$4.18
EV Truck/SUV
41.8
0
$14.62
$6.68
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Granby, MA
Night
in Granby on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lawrence, MA
Night
in Lawrence on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
52 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
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
2h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
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 86.4
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
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 100.8
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 93.6
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
27 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 57.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 98 miles navigating local roads like Ferry Hill Road, South Street, and East Street. This profile results in a technical drive where you will need to remain alert, as the road layout requires constant attention compared to a standard highway commute. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of road, so prepare for a drive that demands steady focus from start to finish. It is a practical alternative for those who prefer local navigation over major thoroughfares.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.8 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 104.4 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 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Granby, MA and Lawrence, MA, road signs point toward Taunton, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Portsmouth.
Taunton
59.4 mi in|~1h 17m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
59.6 mi in|~1h 17m
Portsmouth
59.8 mi in|~1h 18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 104.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.8 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.05 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts 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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail and Minute Man 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.
