Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
43.2 mi
70 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrence, MA
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Randolph, MA
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The drive from Lawrence, MA to Randolph, MA covers 43.2 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 93, Southeast Expressway, John F. Fitzgerald Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.6 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 19.6 mi | 23m |
| Southeast Expressway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Interstate 93 HOV lane | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Granite Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| I 495 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Willard Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 774 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~5,609 veh/hr typical · worst 6,560
Quietest
2 AM
~458 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, MA and Randolph, MA.
Start on Essex Street
Turn right onto Amesbury Street
Continue on MA 114
Continue on MA 114
Turn right onto South Union Street
Continue on Connector Road
Turn straight onto MA 28
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Merge onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Merge onto I 93; US 1
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Willard Street
Enter roundabout onto Willard Street
Continue on Willard Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Willard Street
Continue on Granite Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Granite Street
Continue on Pond Street
Continue on North Street
Turn left onto MA 139
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Lawrence, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 39.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Interstate 93 HOV lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Furnace, Brook Parkway, Quincy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto Granite Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.21 one way
$14.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $7.93 | $15.87 |
| premium | $5.06 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.52 | $19.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Lawrence on Wednesday
Local time
11:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Randolph on Wednesday
Local time
11:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
43.2 mi in 1h, mostly highway — 19.6 mi of that is on I 93.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and Southeast Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.2 miles you will encounter 14 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
361 ft
Total Descent
187 ft
Highest Point
218 ft
~43.2 mi in
Elevation Range
206 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lawrence, MA and Randolph, MA, road signs point toward Furnace and Quincy.
Furnace
Quincy
Founded 1655
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).
Top landmarks
Founded 1710
Braintree is a town of 37,000 people (2019) on the South Shore in Southeastern Massachusetts. It is located along several major thoroughfares, making it convenient to Boston. Its scary-sounding name comes from Braintree in Essex, although that name's origin is obscure. Avon is a town with a population of about 5,000 (2020). Holbrook is a town with a population of about 11,000 (2020). Randolph is a suburb of Boston with a population of about 35,000 (2020).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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