Origin
Ayer, MA
Late night in Ayer on Thursday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ayer, MA to Lawrence, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ayer, MA
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Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ayer, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 30.5 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, Harvard Road, Littleton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
15.3 miles from Ayer, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 30.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ayer, MA to Lawrence, MA is easy. At 38m 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 Ayer, MA to Lawrence, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Harvard Road | — | — |
| Littleton Road | — | — |
| Ayer Road | — | — |
| King Street | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
| MA 28 North | — | — |
| Union Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ayer, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on Park Street
397 ft
·
12 sec
·
Park Street
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on Harvard Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harvard Road
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Littleton Road
423 ft
·
7 sec
·
Littleton Road
5
Exit the roundabout onto Littleton Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Littleton Road
6
Continue on Ayer Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Ayer Road
7
Continue on King Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
9
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
23 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
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.3 miles from Ayer, MA, or about 19m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30.5 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.3 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrence, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Ayer, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ayer, MA
This is one driving day of about 30.5 miles and 38m.
At 30.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.3 mi from Ayer, MA · 19m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Ayer, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lawrence, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lawrence, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.88 one way
$9.76 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Lawrence, MA
Late night in Lawrence on Thursday
Local time
12:06 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
16 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
38m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ayer, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 30.5 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, Harvard Road, Littleton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.3 miles from Ayer, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Ayer, MA to Lawrence, MA is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ayer, MA to Lawrence, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ayer, MA to Lawrence, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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