Lawrence, MA to Southampton, MA is 113.9 miles and takes about 2h 21m via Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, and I 290, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward drive that will get you where you need to go efficiently. If you're looking for a quick transit between these two points with minimal fuss, this route is a solid choice. You can expect a journey that focuses on getting you to your destination with a predictable travel time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.9 miles from Lawrence, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
49.3 mi
56m
I 495
32.7 mi
37m
I 290
19.6 mi
24m
Southampton Road
3.5 mi
5m
College Highway
2.8 mi
4m
South Union Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Parker Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Amesbury Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 49.3 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, MA and Southampton, 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
9.2 mi·10 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Exit 89C-B-AToward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New HampshireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·25 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·33 sec
Toward I 495 South: Marlboro
14
Merge onto I 495
23 mi·27 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 65BToward I 290 West: Worcester
16
Merge onto I 290
20 mi·24 min·I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Exit 12BToward MA 12 South: Webster
18
Turn left onto Oxford Street
466 ft·10 sec·Oxford Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto MA 12
446 ft·9 sec·Southbridge Street
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 90
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West
22
Merge onto I 90
11 mi·12 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
38 mi·43 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
24
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 41Toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton
25
Keep slight left at fork
172 ft·6 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto US 202; MA 10
3.5 mi·5 min·Southampton Road
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on MA 10
2.8 mi·4 min·College Highway
28
Turn left onto Maple Street
88 ft·3 sec·Maple Street
29
Arrive at destination
Maple Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 21 minutes, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You won't need to worry about extensive stopovers; perhaps one brief break for fuel or a quick stretch would suffice. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, it's an economical journey. A key tip for this route is to monitor traffic conditions, especially on the Massachusetts Turnpike, as congestion can impact your travel time, even on a shorter drive.
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 56.9 miles from Lawrence, MA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.3 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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.9 miles or 1h 10m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southampton, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lawrence, MA
This is one driving day of about 113.9 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Lawrence, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 49.3 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 106.9 — 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
8
11.5 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
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 89C-B-A
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
7
11.8 mi into trip|~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
6
68.8 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
106.9 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 41
Toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.23 one way
$36.46 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$19.88
$39.76
premium
$4.82
$21.63
$43.26
diesel
$5.61
$25.15
$50.30
Estimated Tolls: $2.95
Massachusetts Turnpike
(49.3 mi)$2.95
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.2
0
$11.96
$5.47
Efficient EV
28.5
0
$9.97
$4.56
EV Truck/SUV
45.6
0
$15.95
$7.29
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lawrence, MA
Night
in Lawrence on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Southampton, MA
Night
in Southampton on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live 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
15 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
2h 21m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 98.2
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 15.7
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...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 3.9
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.
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 7.9
. . . 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...
27 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 7.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 89% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 49.3 miles. The route incorporates I 495 and I 290, contributing to its fast-paced character. Expect a consistent driving experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic byways. The road's personality is defined by its efficiency and the ease of navigating major interstates.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.3 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike 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 Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 113.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
789 ft44 ft
Total Climb
871 ft
Total Descent
679 ft
Highest Point
789 ft
~65.1 mi in
Elevation Range
745 ft
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 Southampton, MA, road signs point toward Nashua New Hampshire and Northampton.
Nashua New Hampshire
11.5 mi in|~15m
Northampton
106.9 mi in|~2h 9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 113.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.95 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Southampton, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail and Minute Man 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 Southampton, MA before heading back.
