Origin
Lawrence, MA
Night in Lawrence on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, MA to Wellesley, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
38.2 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Wellesley, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Lawrence and Wellesley covers 38.2 miles through the Northeast, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Expect the journey to take approximately 54 minutes under normal traffic conditions. You will navigate primarily via local thoroughfares like Amesbury Street, Parker Street, and Winthrop Avenue rather than relying on major interstates. With a fuel cost of just $6, this is a budget-friendly transit that fits easily into a single afternoon. Since the route involves zero highway driving, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace compared to typical cross-country interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| US 3 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| I 495 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Washington Street | 3 mi | 7m |
| South Union Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Parker Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Amesbury Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Winthrop Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 11.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, MA and Wellesley, 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, Marlboro
Use 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-A
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Use 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 right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 89A
Toward US 3 South: Burlington, Logan Airport
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 3 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Merge onto US 3
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 3
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
507 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 38-37B
Toward MA 16 West: Grove Street, Wellesley
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 37B
Toward MA 16 West: Wellesley
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 37B
Toward MA 16: Newton, Wellesley
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
61 ft
·
1 sec
Toward MA 16 West: Wellesley
22
Turn right onto MA 16
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Washington Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto Cameron Street
110 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cameron Street
24
Turn right
209 ft
·
15 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 11.5 and 35 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
8
23 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
8
34.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward MA 16 West: Grove Street, Wellesley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 38-37B
Toward MA 16 West: Grove Street, Wellesley
10
35 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 16: Newton, Wellesley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 37B
Toward MA 16: Newton, Wellesley
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.11 one way
$12.23 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Wellesley, MA
Night in Wellesley on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Lexington, MA
19 mi in
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
54m 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?
This 38.2-mile journey is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you will stay off high-speed expressways entirely. Because the highway share is 0%, the character of the road is strictly urban and suburban, requiring your full attention at intersections and turns. You won't find long, monotonous stretches here; instead, the driving experience is constant and engaging as you transition through various local corridors. Expect a consistent rhythm behind the wheel as you navigate the specific turns required by Amesbury Street, Parker Street, and Winthrop Avenue.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 38.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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 Wellesley, MA, road signs point toward Marlboro, Nashua New Hampshire and Logan Airport.
Marlboro
2 mi in
|
~3m
Nashua New Hampshire
11.5 mi in
|
~15m
Logan Airport
12.4 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on Yankee Division Highway. 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 Wellesley, 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.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wellesley, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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