Origin
Holden, MA
Late night in Holden on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holden, 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 11m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holden, MA
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Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
This 53.8-mile journey from Holden, MA to Lawrence, MA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 2 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical option for exploring the Northeast region. The drive primarily follows local roads like Maple Street, Main Street, and Highland Street, suggesting a route that weaves through communities rather than major highways. Its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be navigating more intersections and varied road conditions, so plan for a more engaged driving experience. This route is ideal for a quick excursion or an add-on to a larger New England adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| Concord Turnpike | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| I 190 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Manning Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Highland Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Raymond Huntington Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Wachusett Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 21.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holden, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Maple Street
301 ft
·
18 sec
·
Maple Street
3
Turn left onto MA 122A
422 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto MA 31
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Highland Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on MA 31
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wachusett Street
6
Turn right onto Manning Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Manning Street
7
Continue on Laurel Street
443 ft
·
10 sec
·
Laurel Street
8
Turn left onto Raymond Huntington Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Raymond Huntington Highway
9
Continue on Legg Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Legg Road
10
Turn right onto MA 140
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Redemption Rock Trail
11
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
12
Merge onto I 190
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
I 190
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 19B
Toward MA 2 East: Boston
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward MA 2 East: Boston
15
Merge onto Leominster Connector
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Leominster Connector
16
Merge onto MA 2
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 113B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
Use the right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
19
Merge onto I 495
22 mi
·
24 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 99B
Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Union Street
22
Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Street
23
Turn left onto MA 114
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
24
Continue on MA 114
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Parker Street
25
Continue on Amesbury Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Amesbury Street
26
Turn right onto Canal Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canal Street
27
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lawrence Street
28
Turn left onto Essex Street
498 ft
·
11 sec
·
Essex Street
29
Arrive at destination
Essex Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Holden, 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 49.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 122A / Main Street
Turn left onto MA 122A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 31 / Highland Street
Turn left onto MA 31 / Highland Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
27.4 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
27.9 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
$8.34 one way
$16.68 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.09 | $18.19 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.89 | $19.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.78
Concord Turnpike
(11.1 mi)
$0.78
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 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 | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
6 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
1h 11m 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 driving experience that is largely defined by its local character, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a continuous series of turns and intersections rather than long, open stretches. The route's 'turn-heavy local drive' profile indicates a need for constant attention to road signs and traffic signals as you make your way through towns and neighborhoods. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of, as the drive is designed to be a connected series of local road segments. Be prepared for a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged with your surroundings.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Concord Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MA 122A / Main Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.1 miles you will encounter 21 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 0.1 miles (MA 122A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MA 31 / Highland Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 1h 11m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.5 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.78 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.
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 0.1 miles (MA 122A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MA 31 / Highland Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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