Origin
Groveland, MA
Afternoon in Groveland on Friday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Groveland, MA to Lawrence, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Groveland, MA
Mathias Reding
Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 12-mile drive between Groveland, MA, and Lawrence, MA, is easily manageable in just 18 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick trip within the Northeast region. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, you won't break the bank getting there. The route primarily utilizes I-495, River Street, and Water Street, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its brevity, this trip is ideally suited for a single day, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule without the need for an overnight stay. It's a straightforward journey that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 36% of your journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 4.3 miles on I-495, providing a period of consistent speed. As you transition off the interstate and onto local roads like River Street and Water Street, the character of the drive will shift, likely involving more turns and varying speed limits. This blend of highway cruising and surface street navigation defines the driving experience.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
92 ft
16 ft
Total Climb
123 ft
Total Descent
119 ft
Highest Point
92 ft
~8.6 mi in
Elevation Range
76 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near I 495.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence Heritage State Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 103B-A
Toward Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence Heri...
7
10.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 103B
Toward Lawrence
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Lawrence Street
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Essex Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Groveland, MA and Lawrence, MA, road signs point toward Lawrence General Hospital and Lawrence Heritage State Park.
Lawrence General Hospital
10.1 mi in
|
~14m
Lawrence Heritage State Park
10.1 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| River Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Water Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Marston Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Merrimack Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 4.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groveland, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on MA 97
91 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gardner Street
2
Continue on MA 97
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elm Park
3
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bates Bridge
4
Turn slight left onto MA 97; MA 113
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
5
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
6
Continue on MA 113
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Water Street
7
Continue on MA 113
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Merrimack Street
8
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Washington Street
9
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
218 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Street
10
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
River Street
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 495 South: Lawrence
12
Merge onto I 495
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 103B-A
Toward Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence Heritage State Park
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 103B
Toward Lawrence
15
Turn straight onto Marston Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Marston Street
16
Continue on Canal Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lawrence Street
18
Turn left onto Essex Street
498 ft
·
11 sec
·
Essex Street
19
Arrive at destination
Essex Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.84 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Lawrence on Friday
Local time
4:20 PM
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
14 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Groveland, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 12 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, River Street, Water Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Groveland, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.92 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 straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Groveland, MA and Lawrence, MA, road signs point toward Lawrence General Hospital and Lawrence Heritage State Park.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 16 ft to 92 ft elevation with about 123 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lowell National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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