Origin
Malden, MA
Morning in Malden on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Malden, MA to Lawrence, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Malden, MA
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Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
This relatively short 24.5-mile drive from Malden, MA to Lawrence, MA is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 33 minutes to complete. The primary route relies heavily on interstates, with about 77% of the journey on highways, making it a straightforward transit between these two Northeast locations. With a projected fuel cost of around $4, this trip is quite economical. The straightforward nature of this drive suggests you won't need an overnight stay, offering flexibility for when you depart and arrive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| I 495 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Fellsway West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Centre Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Parker Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Amesbury Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 16.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malden, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Ruing Court
81 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ruing Court
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 60
334 ft
·
14 sec
·
Centre Street
4
Continue on MA 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on MA 60
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pleasant Street
6
Continue on MA 60
371 ft
·
8 sec
·
Salem Street
7
Turn right onto MA 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fellsway West
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fellsway West
9
Continue on MA 28
212 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fellsway West
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
11
Merge onto I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 495
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 495
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 99B
Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Union Street
16
Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Street
17
Turn left onto MA 114
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
18
Continue on MA 114
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Parker Street
19
Continue on Amesbury Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Amesbury Street
20
Turn right onto Canal Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canal Street
21
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lawrence Street
22
Turn left onto Essex Street
498 ft
·
11 sec
·
Essex Street
23
Arrive at destination
Essex Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ruing Court
Turn right onto Ruing Court
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 60 / Centre Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 60 / Centre Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 93
Merge onto I 93
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 99B
Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.92 one way
$7.84 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lawrence, MA
Morning in Lawrence on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 24.5-mile journey, with a significant 77% of the drive taking place on interstates. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I-93, including a continuous stretch of 16.8 miles. While Fellsway West offers a change of pace, the overall character is one of efficient transit rather than scenic exploration. This route is designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ruing Court.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 24.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ruing Court): Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 60 / Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 33m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on I 93. 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 Lawrence, 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: near the start (Ruing Court): Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 60 / Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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