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Trip from Dennis, MA to Lawrence, MA

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

104.5 mi

168 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dennis, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 104.5 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, I 93, Mid Cape Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.72 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

52.3 miles from Dennis, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Dennis, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 104.5 miles and takes about 2h 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pilgrims Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 104.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
5.7 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
7
77.7 mi into trip | ~1h 46m 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
99.3 mi into trip | ~2h 11m 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
102 mi into trip | ~2h 15m 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
104.4 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | Essex Street

Turn left onto Essex Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pilgrims Highway 42.3 mi 53m
I 93 21.6 mi 25m
Mid Cape Highway 17.3 mi 23m
MA 3 8.4 mi 11m
Main Street 3.4 mi 6m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 3.2 mi 5m
I 495 2.2 mi 2m
Route 6A 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Pilgrims Highway — 42.3 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dennis, MA and Lawrence, MA.

1

Start on this road

193 ft · 21 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto MA 6A

1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 6A
3

Continue on MA 6A

3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
4

Turn left onto Willow Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Willow Street
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
6

Merge onto US 6

17 mi · 23 min · Mid Cape Highway
7

Continue on US 6

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Sagamore Bridge
8

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
9

Continue on MA 3

42 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on MA 3

8.4 mi · 11 min · MA 3
Exit 43B Toward I 93 North: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

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.
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 40A Toward I 495 North: Lawrence Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto I 495

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 495
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 52 sec
Exit 99B Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn straight onto MA 28

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Union Street
17

Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Union Street
18

Turn left onto MA 114

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue
19

Continue on MA 114

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Parker Street
20

Continue on Amesbury Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Amesbury Street
21

Turn right onto Canal Street

282 ft · 6 sec · Canal Street
22

Turn left onto Lawrence Street

492 ft · 18 sec · Lawrence Street
23

Turn left onto Essex Street

498 ft · 11 sec · Essex Street
24

Arrive at destination

Essex Street

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 52.3 miles from Dennis, MA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 miles.

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 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.3 miles or 1h 11m 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 55m

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 Dennis, 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 Dennis, MA

This is one driving day of about 104.5 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dennis, 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.
The longest stretch is on Pilgrims Highway for about 42.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.3 mi from Dennis, MA · 1h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

52 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.3 miles from Dennis, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour $15 near mile 68.5
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 75.7
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 72.1
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 97.3
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 86.5
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 86.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.72 one way

$33.45 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $18.24 $36.48
premium $4.82 $19.84 $39.69
diesel $5.61 $23.07 $46.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.3 0 $10.97 $5.02
Efficient EV 26.1 0 $9.14 $4.18
EV Truck/SUV 41.8 0 $14.63 $6.69

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 years ago

Origin

Dennis, MA

Night in Dennis on Tuesday

Local time

10:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawrence, MA

Night in Lawrence on Tuesday

Local time

10:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

52 mi in

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

24 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 21m 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 Dennis, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 104.5 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, I 93, Mid Cape Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.3 miles from Dennis, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.72 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 104.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dennis, MA to Lawrence, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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