Origin
Chatham, MA
Morning in Chatham on Monday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chatham, MA to Lawrence, MA
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
117 mi
188 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
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6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chatham, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chatham, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 117 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Old Queen Anne Road, Queen Anne Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.62 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.5 miles from Chatham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 10m drive with frequent turns across 117 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
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 Chatham, MA to Lawrence, MA is easy. At 2h 10m 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 Chatham, MA to Lawrence, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Queen Anne Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Queen Anne Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pleasant Lake Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mid Cape Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sagamore Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pilgrim Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatham, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on the route
72 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto Old Queen Anne Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Queen Anne Road
6
Continue on Old Queen Anne Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Queen Anne Road
7
Continue on Queen Anne Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Anne Road
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
Queen Anne Road
9
Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Queen Anne Road
10
Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Pleasant Lake Avenue
11
Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
12
Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
27 mi
·
36 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
13
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
14
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
15
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42 mi
·
53 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
16
Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
I 93 North: Boston
17
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 93 North: Concord NH
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North: Lawrence
20
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
MA 28 North: Lawrence
22
Turn straight onto Union Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Union Street
23
Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Street
24
Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
25
Continue on Parker Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Parker Street
26
Continue on Amesbury Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Amesbury Street
27
Turn right onto Canal Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canal Street
28
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
19 sec
·
Lawrence Street
29
Turn left onto Essex Street
499 ft
·
12 sec
·
Essex Street
30
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 58.5 miles from Chatham, MA, or about 1h 5m 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.5 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrence, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chatham, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chatham, MA
This is one driving day of about 117 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chatham, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.5 mi from Chatham, MA · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.5 miles from Chatham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lawrence, MA
The final approach into Lawrence, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lawrence, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.62 one way
$37.25 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $20.25 | $40.51 |
| premium | $4.80 | $22.11 | $44.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.99 | $51.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.29 | $5.62 |
| Efficient EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.24 | $4.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.38 | $7.49 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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 Monday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
2h 10m 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 Chatham, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 117 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Old Queen Anne Road, Queen Anne Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.5 miles from Chatham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.62 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 Chatham, MA to Lawrence, MA is easy. At 2h 10m 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 Chatham, MA to Lawrence, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chatham, MA to Lawrence, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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