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Trip from Hanson, MA to Lawrence, MA

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

53.7 mi

86 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

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

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Hanson, MA

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Lawrence, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hanson, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 93, MA 3, Pilgrims Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.59 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

26.8 miles from Hanson, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 16m highway drive covering 53.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 93 and MA 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.6 miles on I 93.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and MA 3. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in near MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 53.7 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 11.1 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

5
11.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway

Merge onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.8 mi into trip | ~41m 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
48.4 mi into trip | ~1h 7m 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
51.1 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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
53.6 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | Essex Street

Turn left onto Essex Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 93 21.6 mi 25m
MA 3 8.4 mi 11m
Pilgrims Highway 4.2 mi 5m
Plymouth Street 3.8 mi 6m
Main Street 3.4 mi 5m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 3.2 mi 5m
I 495 2.2 mi 2m
Whitman Street 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 93 — 21.6 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MA 58

84 ft · 1 sec · Liberty Street
2

Continue on MA 58

0.2 mi · 34 sec · East Washington Street
3

Continue on MA 58

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Spring Street
4

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 58

1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street
5

Continue on MA 58

1.2 mi · 2 min · Plymouth Street
6

Enter roundabout onto MA 58

67 ft · 1 sec · Plymouth Street
7

Continue on MA 58

2.6 mi · 4 min · Plymouth Street
8

Turn left onto MA 139

0.3 mi · 44 sec · North Avenue
9

Turn right onto MA 18

1.2 mi · 1 min · Bedford Street
10

Continue on MA 18

3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on MA 18

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Main Street
12

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Boston
13

Merge onto MA 3

4.2 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on MA 3

8.4 mi · 11 min · MA 3
Exit 43B Toward I 93 North: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

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.
17

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 40A Toward I 495 North: Lawrence Use the slight right lane.
18

Merge onto I 495

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 495
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 52 sec
Exit 99B Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn straight onto MA 28

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Union Street
21

Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Union Street
22

Turn left onto MA 114

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue
23

Continue on MA 114

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Parker Street
24

Continue on Amesbury Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Amesbury Street
25

Turn right onto Canal Street

282 ft · 6 sec · Canal Street
26

Turn left onto Lawrence Street

492 ft · 18 sec · Lawrence Street
27

Turn left onto Essex Street

498 ft · 11 sec · Essex Street
28

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 26.8 miles from Hanson, MA, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 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 53.7 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 26.8 miles or 41m 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 3m

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 Hanson, 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 Hanson, MA

This is one driving day of about 53.7 miles and 1h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hanson, 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 I 93 for about 21.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.8 mi from Hanson, MA · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

27 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Hanson, 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 ~3 min detour $15 near mile 17.2
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 ~1 min detour Free near mile 26.8
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...

5 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 21.1
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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 49.8
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 36.4
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 34.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.59 one way

$17.19 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $9.37 $18.74
premium $4.82 $10.20 $20.39
diesel $5.61 $11.86 $23.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.1 0 $5.64 $2.58
Efficient EV 13.4 0 $4.70 $2.15
EV Truck/SUV 21.5 0 $7.52 $3.44

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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 4 days ago

Origin

Hanson, MA

Night in Hanson on Tuesday

Local time

10:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawrence, MA

Night in Lawrence on Tuesday

Local time

10:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

27 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

3 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

1h 16m 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 Hanson, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, MA 3, Pilgrims Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 miles from Hanson, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.59 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 16 significant decision points across 53.7 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 11.1 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hanson, MA to Lawrence, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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