Trip from Lawrence, MA to Revere, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

27.8 mi

45 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 36m ★

6 AM

0h 40m

8 AM

0h 46m

10 AM

0h 42m

12 PM

0h 41m

3 PM

0h 42m

5 PM

0h 46m

8 PM

0h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lawrence, MA

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Revere, MA

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Trip Overview

This 27.8-mile drive from Lawrence to Revere, Massachusetts, is a quick trip, typically taking around 39 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day excursion, perfect for a short getaway within the Northeast region. The primary roads you'll navigate are I-93 and I-495, with a portion on Ferry Street. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this route is very budget-friendly. The overall feel is a practical, highway-focused journey, ideal for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 93	16.8 mi	19m
I 495	2.2 mi	2m
Ferry Street	1.4 mi	2m
Park Avenue	1.1 mi	1m
Fellsway West	1 mi	2m
Elm Street	0.7 mi	1m
Centre Street	0.7 mi	1m
Pleasant Street	0.6 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 93 — 16.8 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, MA and Revere, MA.

Start on Essex Street

82 ft · 5 sec · Essex Street

Turn right onto Amesbury Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Amesbury Street

Continue on MA 114

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Parker Street

Continue on MA 114

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

Turn right onto South Union Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · South Union Street

Continue on Connector Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Connector Road

Turn straight onto MA 28

162 ft · 4 sec · South Broadway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 495

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 495

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 97A Toward I 93 South: Boston Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 93

17 mi · 19 min · I 93

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Exit 24 Toward MA 28: Fellsway West, Winchester Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

486 ft · 8 sec · Fellsway West

Toward MA 28 South: Fellsway West, Malden

Continue on MA 28

0.9 mi · 2 min · Fellsway West

Toward MA 28 South: Fellsway West, Malden

Turn left onto MA 60

425 ft · 7 sec · Salem Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on MA 60

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Pleasant Street

Continue on MA 60

0.7 mi · 1 min · Centre Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Ferry Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Ferry Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Elm Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Elm Street

Continue on Park Avenue

1.1 mi · 1 min · Park Avenue

Turn right

337 ft · 30 sec

Turn left onto MA 107

26 ft · 3 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto Winthrop Avenue

442 ft · 8 sec · Winthrop Avenue

Arrive at destination

Winthrop Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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

4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 93

Merge onto I 93

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

21.7 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward MA 28: Fellsway West, Winchester

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 24 Toward MA 28: Fellsway West, Winchester

22.1 mi into trip | ~28m in | MA 28 / Fellsway West

Enter roundabout onto MA 28 / Fellsway West toward MA 28 South: Fellsway West, Malden

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MA 28 South: Fellsway West, Malden

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.45 one way

$8.90 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$4.85	$9.70
premium	$4.82	$5.28	$10.56
diesel	$5.61	$6.14	$12.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.3	$2.92	$1.33
Efficient EV	7	$2.43	$1.11
EV Truck/SUV	11.1	$3.89	$1.78

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Lawrence, MA

Late night in Lawrence on Sunday

Local time

3:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Revere, MA

Late night in Revere on Sunday

Local time

3:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

7 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

39m 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 highway-focused drive for this trip, with 68% of the journey on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.8 miles on I-93, offering a consistent pace. While much of this route utilizes major highways, you will also experience some local road driving on Ferry Street. The transition between these road types is generally smooth, making for an uncomplicated driving experience.

68% 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: 16.8 mi on I 93.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 27.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.

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 4.9 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lawrence, MA and Revere, MA, road signs point toward Marlboro, Winchester and Malden.

Marlboro

2 mi in | ~3m

Winchester

21.7 mi in | ~27m

Malden

22.1 mi in | ~28m | via MA 28

About the Cities

Starting 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 39m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.8 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 Revere, 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.

Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Lowell 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 Revere, 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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Trip from Lawrence, MA to Revere, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lawrence, MA

Revere, MA

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

39m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Lawrence, MA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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