Origin
Milton, MA
Late night in Milton on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, 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
52m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, MA
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Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
This 37.3-mile drive from Milton, MA, to Lawrence, MA, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 52 minutes. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's ideal as a single-day excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on I-93, also known as the Southeast Expressway and John F. Fitzgerald Expressway, for most of the journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $6, making it an economical option. This route stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Massachusetts, offering a quick connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 21.6 mi | 25m |
| Southeast Expressway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| I 495 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Granite Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Edge Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 21.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on Lodge Street
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lodge Street
2
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
3
Continue on Edge Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Edge Hill Road
4
Continue on Boulevard Street
438 ft
·
16 sec
·
Boulevard Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto Granite Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Granite Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward MA 3 North, I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 495
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 495
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 99B
Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Union Street
14
Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Street
15
Turn left onto MA 114
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
16
Continue on MA 114
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Parker Street
17
Continue on Amesbury Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Amesbury Street
18
Turn right onto Canal Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canal Street
19
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lawrence Street
20
Turn left onto Essex Street
498 ft
·
11 sec
·
Essex Street
21
Arrive at destination
Essex Street
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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Milton, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 34.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Granite Avenue
Turn left onto Granite Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 93; US 1; MA 3 / Southeast Expressway
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3 / Southeast Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
32 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
34.7 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
$5.97 one way
$11.94 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 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 | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
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
Lawrence, MA
Late night in Lawrence on Sunday
Local time
1:58 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
7 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
52m 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 this journey, with 84% of the drive taking place on major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.6 miles on I-93, so prepare for consistent highway speeds. The route progresses primarily along the Southeast Expressway and John F. Fitzgerald Expressway, indicating a largely urban and suburban driving environment. While not a winding scenic byway, this profile ensures an efficient and direct transit between your starting and ending points.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and Southeast Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Granite Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 37.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Granite Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 93; US 1; MA 3 / Southeast Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 52m. Total distance: 37.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). 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 1.5 miles (Granite Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 93; US 1; MA 3 / Southeast Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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