Origin
Marshfield, MA
Late night in Marshfield on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marshfield, 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
1h 18m
Distance
57.7 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marshfield, MA
Italo Melo
Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
This 57.7-mile drive from Marshfield, MA to Lawrence, MA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 18 minutes. Considered a single-day trip, it covers a modest distance, making it convenient for a quick excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, it's an economical option for getting between these two Massachusetts locations. The route primarily utilizes I-93, Pilgrims Highway, and MA-3, offering a consistent driving experience through the Northeast region. Its efficiency makes it a practical choice for those needing to travel between these points without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 21.6 mi | 25m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 15.5 mi | 19m |
| MA 3 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Plain Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| I 495 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Ocean Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 21.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on MA 139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Street
2
Continue on MA 139
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Plain Street
3
Continue on MA 139
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Church Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
5
Merge onto MA 3
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on MA 3
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 3
Exit 43B
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 495
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 495
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 99B
Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Union Street
13
Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Street
14
Turn left onto MA 114
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
15
Continue on MA 114
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Parker Street
16
Continue on Amesbury Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Amesbury Street
17
Turn right onto Canal Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canal Street
18
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lawrence Street
19
Turn left onto Essex Street
498 ft
·
11 sec
·
Essex Street
20
Arrive at destination
Essex Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Marshfield, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 57.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord NH
7
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
5
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
Essex Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.23 one way
$18.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.96 | $21.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Late night in Lawrence on Sunday
Local time
12:35 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
17 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
1h 18m 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 61% of this 57.7-mile route. You'll encounter stretches on I-93, Pilgrims Highway, and MA-3, designed for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted segment of this drive is 21.6 miles on I-93, allowing for extended periods of cruising. While predominantly highway, the route offers a practical way to connect your origin and destination with minimal detours. It’s a drive built for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and Pilgrims Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.8 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Marshfield, MA to Lawrence, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
3.4 mi in
|
~6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 57.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 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: at 3.8 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams 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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