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Trip from Lawrence, MA to Agawam, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 13m

Distance

106.2 mi

171 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 4m ★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m

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

Downtown Lawrence, MA, MA

Lawrence, MA

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Downtown Agawam, MA, MA

Agawam, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lawrence, MA to Agawam, MA covers 106.2 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Amesbury Street, Parker Street, Winthrop Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.00 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.

Midpoint

53.1 miles from Lawrence, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 106.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 106.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amesbury 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 Lawrence, MA to Agawam, MA is easy. At 2h 13m 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 Lawrence, MA to Agawam, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Amesbury Street
Parker Street
Winthrop Avenue
South Union Street
Connector Road
South Broadway
I 495 South
US 3

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Amesbury Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Essex Street

82 ft · 6 sec · Essex Street
2

Turn right onto Amesbury Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Amesbury Street
3

Continue on Parker Street

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Parker Street
4

Continue on Winthrop Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue
5

Turn right onto South Union Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · South Union Street
6

Continue on Connector Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Connector Road
7

Turn straight onto South Broadway

164 ft · 4 sec · South Broadway
8

Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro

0.3 mi · 45 sec · I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
9

Merge slight left

9.2 mi · 10 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
11

Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

0.2 mi · 17 sec · US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
12

Keep slight left

0.4 mi · 25 sec
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

0.5 mi · 34 sec · I 495 South: Marlboro
14

Merge slight left

23 mi · 27 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 290 West: Worcester
16

Merge slight left

20 mi · 24 min
17

Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

0.1 mi · 23 sec · MA 12 South: Webster
18

Turn left onto Oxford Street

466 ft · 10 sec · Oxford Street
19

At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street

446 ft · 10 sec · Southbridge Street
20

Take the exit slight right toward I 90

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 90
21

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 90 West
22

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

11 mi · 12 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
23

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

28 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
24

Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

0.3 mi · 55 sec · I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
25

Keep slight right

348 ft · 10 sec
26

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 21 sec
27

Continue on Springfield Expressway

4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway
28

Continue on I 91 North, US 20 West: West Springfield

0.1 mi · 12 sec · I 91 North, US 20 West: West Springfield
29

Take the exit slight right toward Dwight Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Dwight Street
30

Turn right onto Dwight Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Dwight Street
31

Turn left onto Carew Street

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Carew Street
32

Turn slight right onto Plainfield Street

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Plainfield Street
33

Continue on West Street

0.2 mi · 12 sec · West Street
34

Continue on North End Bridge

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North End Bridge
35

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Street

285 ft · 4 sec · Park Street
36

Exit the roundabout onto Park Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Park Street
37

Turn left onto River Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · River Street
38

At the end of the road, turn right onto Memorial Avenue

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Memorial Avenue
39

Turn left onto Main Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
40

Turn left onto School Street

102 ft · 3 sec · School Street
41

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 53.1 miles from Lawrence, MA, or about 1h 6m 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 23 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.1 miles or 1h 6m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Agawam, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lawrence, 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 Lawrence, MA

This is one driving day of about 106.2 miles and 2h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Lawrence, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.1 mi from Lawrence, MA · 1h 6m into the drive

city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Southbridge, MA

53 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

Westborough, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Southbridge, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.1 miles from Lawrence, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Agawam, MA

The final approach into Agawam, 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 Agawam, 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

$17.00 one way

$33.99 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $18.53 $37.07
premium $4.82 $20.17 $40.33
diesel $5.61 $23.45 $46.90

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: 37.2 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 31.9 0 $11.15 $5.10
Efficient EV 26.6 0 $9.29 $4.25
EV Truck/SUV 42.5 0 $14.87 $6.80

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lawrence, MA

Afternoon in Lawrence on Friday

Local time

12:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Agawam, MA

Afternoon in Agawam on Friday

Local time

12:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

15 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 13m 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 Lawrence, MA to Agawam, MA covers 106.2 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Amesbury Street, Parker Street, Winthrop Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.1 miles from Lawrence, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.00 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 Lawrence, MA to Agawam, MA is easy. At 2h 13m 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 Lawrence, MA to Agawam, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Lawrence, MA to Agawam, 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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