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Trip from Leominster, MA to Lawrence, MA

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

Drive Time

46m

Distance

39.9 mi

64 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Leominster, MA

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Downtown Lawrence, MA, MA

Lawrence, MA

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Trip Overview

This 39.9-mile drive from Leominster, MA to Lawrence, MA will take you about 46 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route is estimated to cost around $6 for fuel, making it an economical option. Expect a local feel for most of the journey, as there's no highway driving involved. This trip stays within the Northeast region, offering a glimpse into local Massachusetts communities. It's a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into a busy schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pleasant Street
Mechanic Street
Leominster Connector
Concord Turnpike
I 495 North
MA 28 North
Union Street
South Union Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Pleasant Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

253 ft · 20 sec · the route
2

At the end of the road, turn right

112 ft · 10 sec
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Pleasant Street
4

Turn right onto Mechanic Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Mechanic Street
5

Keep slight left to continue on Leominster Connector

1.2 mi · 2 min · Leominster Connector
6

Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike

11 mi · 15 min · Concord Turnpike
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

0.5 mi · 59 sec · I 495 North: Lowell
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
9

Merge slight left

22 mi · 24 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

0.3 mi · 52 sec · MA 28 North: Lawrence
11

Turn straight onto Union Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Union Street
12

Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Union Street
13

Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue
14

Continue on Parker Street

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Parker Street
15

Continue on Amesbury Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Amesbury Street
16

Turn right onto Canal Street

282 ft · 6 sec · Canal Street
17

Turn left onto Lawrence Street

492 ft · 19 sec · Lawrence Street
18

Turn left onto Essex Street

499 ft · 12 sec · Essex Street
19

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boxborough, MA

20 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

North Andover, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boxborough, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Leominster, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.39 one way

$12.77 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $6.96 $13.93
premium $4.82 $7.58 $15.15
diesel $5.61 $8.81 $17.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12 0 $4.19 $1.92
Efficient EV 10 0 $3.49 $1.60
EV Truck/SUV 16 0 $5.59 $2.55

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Leominster, MA

Late night in Leominster on Sunday

Local time

3:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawrence, MA

Late night in Lawrence on Sunday

Local time

3:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

6 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

46m 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 drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy' and relies on local roads like Pleasant Street and Mechanic Street, with the Leominster Connector also playing a role. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares for the entire 39.9 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of, implying frequent intersections and changes in direction. The profile suggests a continuous engagement with the local environment rather than a steady cruise.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Pleasant Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Leominster, MA to Lawrence, MA is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leominster, MA to Lawrence, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 46m. Total distance: 39.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leominster, MA to Lawrence, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawrence, 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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