Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
61 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Uxbridge, MA
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Lawrence, MA to Uxbridge, MA is 61 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via I-495 and Mendon Street, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward connection between these two areas. Consider this route for a quick transfer or a day trip if you're looking for minimal driving time and a predictable experience.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 47.4 mi | 54m |
| Mendon Street | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Uxbridge Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Milford Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Union Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Parker Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 142 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,257 veh/hr typical · worst 4,970
Quietest
2 AM
~290 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, MA and Uxbridge, 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
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MA 85
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16
Continue on MA 16
Continue on MA 16
Continue on MA 16
Continue on MA 16
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 16
Continue on MA 16
Continue on MA 16
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.5 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 51.2 — 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 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
Keep slight left at fork toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.82 one way
$21.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.90 | $11.76 | $23.53 |
| premium | $5.29 | $12.71 | $25.41 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Wednesday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Uxbridge on Wednesday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Clear
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.
This drive is predominantly on highways, with 78% of the 61 miles spent on roads like I-495. You'll experience a long stretch of 47.4 miles on I-495 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a high volume of exits and merging traffic typical of major interstate driving for the majority of your travel time.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Mendon Street. 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 61 miles you will encounter 15 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 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
749 ft
Total Descent
554 ft
Highest Point
444 ft
~56.7 mi in
Elevation Range
400 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lawrence, MA and Uxbridge, MA, road signs point toward Nashua New Hampshire and Hopkinton.
Nashua New Hampshire
Hopkinton
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 1662
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 61 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). 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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