Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 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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Sharon, MA
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Lawrence, MA to Sharon, MA is 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m via I-93 and I-95, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of this relatively short drive. It's a straightforward connection that's well-suited for a quick, single-day excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 26.2 mi | 31m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| I 95 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Interstate 93 HOV lane | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| I 495 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Norwood Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Union Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 900 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~5,636 veh/hr typical · worst 6,623
Quietest
2 AM
~457 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.3×
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 Sharon, 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
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Coney Street
Continue on Norwood Street
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 27
Continue on MA 27
Continue on MA 27
Continue on Post Office Square
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.3 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 4.5 and 50.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Coney Street, Walpole, Norwood Street, Sharon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Norwood Street, Sharon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$7.16 one way
$14.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| premium | $4.15 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Lawrence on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Sharon on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 88% of the 52.7 miles on major freeways. You'll encounter a stretch of 26.2 miles on I-93 without needing to exit. The transition to surface roads will occur around mile 46.4, where you'll likely notice a higher density of local exits and traffic signals.
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 4.5 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.7 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 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
542 ft
Total Descent
286 ft
Highest Point
300 ft
~52.7 mi in
Elevation Range
292 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lawrence, MA to Sharon, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Walpole along the way.
Walpole
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 1650
Sharon is a town of 19,000 people (2020) in Greater Boston, about 17 miles (27 km) southwest of downtown Boston.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). 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, 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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