The drive from Lawrence, MA to Dighton, MA covers 72.3 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amvets Highway, I 93, Southeast Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.8 miles on Amvets Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.2 miles from Lawrence, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Amvets Highway
24.8 mi
28m
I 93
23.1 mi
27m
Southeast Expressway
8 mi
10m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3 mi
4m
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.5 mi
3m
I 495
2.2 mi
2m
Somerset Avenue
1.1 mi
1m
Elm Street
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 24.8 mi, about 28m
Traffic on I-93
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 848 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~5,644 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,648
Quietest
2 AM
~461 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, MA and Dighton, MA.
1
Start on Essex Street
82 ft·5 sec·Essex Street
2
Turn right onto Amesbury Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·Amesbury Street
3
Continue on MA 114
0.5 mi·56 sec·Parker Street
4
Continue on MA 114
0.3 mi·36 sec·Winthrop Avenue
5
Turn right onto South Union Street
0.5 mi·54 sec·South Union Street
6
Continue on Connector Road
0.2 mi·24 sec·Connector Road
7
Turn straight onto MA 28
162 ft·4 sec·South Broadway
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 495 South: Lowell, MarlboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 495
2.2 mi·2 min·I 495
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 97AToward I 93 South: BostonUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 93
20 mi·23 min·I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
1.7 mi·1 min·Interstate 93 HOV lane
Use the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
0.8 mi·1 min·Interstate 93 HOV lane
14
Merge onto I 93; US 1
3.0 mi·4 min·John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi·10 min·Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1
3.4 mi·4 min·I 93; US 1
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 4Toward MA 24 South: Fall RiverUse the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on MA 24
25 mi·28 min·Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 16Toward Berkley, Dighton
20
Keep slight right at fork
111 ft·2 sec
21
Turn right onto Padelford Street
0.5 mi·53 sec·Padelford Street
22
Continue on Porter Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Porter Street
23
Turn slight left onto South Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Main Street
24
Continue on Bay View Avenue
0.3 mi·26 sec·Bay View Avenue
25
Continue on Elm Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Elm Street
26
Continue on Center Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Center Street
27
Turn left onto MA 138
1.1 mi·1 min·Somerset Avenue
28
Continue on MA 138
0.4 mi·50 sec·County Street
29
Turn left onto Main Street
452 ft·19 sec·Main Street
30
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
231 ft·10 sec·Pleasant Street
31
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Trip Plan
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 36.2 miles from Lawrence, MA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.8 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.2 miles or 47m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dighton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lawrence, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lawrence, MA
This is one driving day of about 72.3 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Lawrence, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Amvets Highway for about 24.8 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 41.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
7
4.5 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 97A
Toward I 93 South: Boston
6
24.5 mi into trip|~31m in|I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
38 mi into trip|~50m in|I 93; US 1
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1 toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode...
7
41.4 mi into trip|~54m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.06 one way
$24.12 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$13.28
$26.56
premium
$5.06
$14.39
$28.79
diesel
$5.60
$15.94
$31.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.7
0
$7.59
$3.47
Efficient EV
18.1
0
$6.33
$2.89
EV Truck/SUV
28.9
0
$10.12
$4.63
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Aug 31, 2026
Origin
Lawrence, MA
Late night
in Lawrence on Wednesday
Local time
2:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
S 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Dighton, MA
Late night
in Dighton on Wednesday
Local time
2:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Partly Sunny
S 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
1h 35m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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.
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 32.4
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...
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 17.5
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 19.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
72.3 mi in 1h 35m — 54% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Amvets Highway.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.3 miles you will encounter 17 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: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
236 ft14 ft
Total Climb
491 ft
Total Descent
521 ft
Highest Point
236 ft
~46.5 mi in
Elevation Range
223 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lawrence, MA to Dighton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Berkley along the way.
Taunton is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 59,000 (2020). It is nicknamed the "Silver City" for its tradition as a center of silversmithing, and the "Christmas City" for its festive Christmas displays on Taunton Green. Taunton is the economic and cultural hub and county seat of Bristol County.
Berkley is a town with a population of 7,000 (2020). Its church was founded in 1737.
Dighton was established in 1668 and has a rich history that reaches back to before America gained its independence. With a population around 8,000 (2020), it's a rural secret off the beaten path. Since it has no major highway access, its growth has been slow compared to the rest of the region.
Raynham is a town with a population of 15,000 (2020). Site of the first iron works in America, a big milk bottle, and produced the anchor for the Civil War-era ironclad USS Monitor.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 72.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on Amvets Highway. 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 Dighton, 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: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams 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 Dighton, MA before heading back.
