Origin
Jamaica Plain, MA
Late night in Jamaica Plain on Saturday
Local time
4:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica Plain, MA to Lawrence, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica Plain, MA
Phil Evenden
Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jamaica Plain, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 35.4 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Centre Street, Greenough Avenue, Elm Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 35.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Centre 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jamaica Plain, MA to Lawrence, MA is easy. At 53m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA to Lawrence, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Street | — | — |
| Greenough Avenue | — | — |
| Elm Street | — | — |
| Gordon Street | — | — |
| Woolsey Square | — | — |
| Green Street | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Dudley Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Centre Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Plain, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on Orchard Street
312 ft
·
15 sec
·
Orchard Street
2
Turn left onto Centre Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Centre Street
3
Continue on Centre Street
331 ft
·
16 sec
·
Centre Street
4
Turn right onto Greenough Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Greenough Avenue
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elm Street
6
Continue on Elm Street
407 ft
·
16 sec
·
Elm Street
7
Turn right onto Gordon Street
276 ft
·
15 sec
·
Gordon Street
8
Turn left onto Woolsey Square
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
Woolsey Square
9
Turn right onto Green Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Green Street
10
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
11
Turn right onto Dudley Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dudley Street
12
Turn left onto Dearborn Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Dearborn Street
13
Continue on Albany Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Albany Street
14
Turn right onto Melnea Cass Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Melnea Cass Boulevard
15
Continue on Massachusetts Avenue Connector
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue Connector
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Frontage Road Northbound
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
Frontage Road Northbound
17
Take the ramp straight toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
18
Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 93 North: Concord NH
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North: Lawrence
21
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
MA 28 North: Lawrence
23
Turn straight onto Union Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Union Street
24
Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Street
25
Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
26
Continue on Parker Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Parker Street
27
Continue on Amesbury Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Amesbury Street
28
Turn right onto Canal Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canal Street
29
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
19 sec
·
Lawrence Street
30
Turn left onto Essex Street
499 ft
·
12 sec
·
Essex Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Jamaica Plain, MA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Jamaica Plain, 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
$5.67 one way
$11.33 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
4:36 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
6 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
53m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 35.4 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Centre Street, Greenough Avenue, Elm Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Jamaica Plain, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.67 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 Jamaica Plain, MA to Lawrence, MA is easy. At 53m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA to Lawrence, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jamaica Plain, MA to Lawrence, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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