Origin
Jamaica Plain, MA
Late night in Jamaica Plain on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica Plain, 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
53m
Distance
33.9 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica Plain, MA
Phil Evenden
Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
Jamaica Plain, MA to Lawrence, MA is 33.9 miles and takes about 53 minutes via I 93, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Massachusetts, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick commute or a short excursion without needing an overnight stay. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 21.6 mi | 25m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| I 495 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 1.7 mi | 5m |
| South Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Parker Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Massachusetts Avenue Connector | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Amesbury Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 21.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Plain, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on Orchard Street
313 ft
·
14 sec
·
Orchard Street
2
Turn left onto Centre Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Centre Street
3
Continue on Centre Street
330 ft
·
15 sec
·
Centre Street
4
Turn right onto Greenough Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Greenough Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elm Street
6
Continue on Elm Street
406 ft
·
16 sec
·
Elm Street
7
Turn right onto Gordon Street
275 ft
·
14 sec
·
Gordon Street
8
Turn left onto Woolsey Square
208 ft
·
9 sec
·
Woolsey Square
9
Turn right onto Green Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Green Street
10
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
11
Turn right onto Dudley Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dudley Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left onto Dearborn Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dearborn Street
13
Continue on Albany Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Albany Street
14
Turn right onto Melnea Cass Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Melnea Cass Boulevard
15
Continue on Massachusetts Avenue Connector
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue Connector
Use the straight lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto Frontage Road Northbound
160 ft
·
2 sec
·
Frontage Road Northbound
Use the left lane.
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
18
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 495
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 495
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 99B
Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Union Street
24
Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Street
25
Turn left onto MA 114
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
26
Continue on MA 114
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Parker Street
27
Continue on Amesbury Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Amesbury Street
28
Turn right onto Canal Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canal Street
29
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lawrence Street
30
Turn left onto Essex Street
498 ft
·
11 sec
·
Essex Street
31
Arrive at destination
Essex Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Jamaica Plain, 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 31.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Greenough Avenue
Turn right onto Greenough Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Frontage Road Northbound
At end of road, turn left onto Frontage Road Northbound
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
7
28.6 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
31.3 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
$5.43 one way
$10.85 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.44 | $12.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Areas Of Fog then Cloudy
E 5 to 8 mph
3% chance
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
10 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
53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey on interstates. You'll experience a significant stretch of 21.6 miles on I 93, offering a consistent, faster-paced travel experience. The main roads you'll navigate include I 93 and I 495, along with the John F. Fitzgerald Expressway. Expect a driving profile that prioritizes directness over scenic detours, making it a utilitarian journey.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and John F. Fitzgerald Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Greenough Avenue.
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 22 decision points packed into just 33.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Greenough Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (Frontage Road Northbound): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 53m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 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 0.4 miles (Greenough Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (Frontage Road Northbound): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Lowell 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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