Origin
Lawrence, MA
Late night in Lawrence on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, MA to Ashburnham, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
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6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrence, MA
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Ashburnham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrence, MA to Ashburnham, MA covers 49.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m 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 $7.86 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
24.5 miles from Lawrence, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 49.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lawrence, MA to Ashburnham, MA is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Ashburnham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amesbury Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Parker Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Winthrop Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Union Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Connector Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Amesbury Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, MA and Ashburnham, 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
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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
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US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
11
Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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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
11 mi
·
12 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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MA 2 West: Leominster
16
Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Turnpike
18
Turn right onto Abbott Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Abbott Avenue
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
20
Turn left onto Laurel Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Laurel Street
21
Turn slight right onto Kimball Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kimball Street
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
River Street
23
Exit the roundabout onto River Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
24
Turn right onto Mayland Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Mayland Street
25
Continue on Fairview Street
509 ft
·
28 sec
·
Fairview Street
26
Turn left onto Westminster Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Westminster Hill Road
27
Turn right onto Ashburnham Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashburnham Street
28
Continue on Ashburnham State Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ashburnham State Road
29
Continue on Fitchburg Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Fitchburg Road
30
Continue on Main Street North
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Main Street North
31
Turn right onto Water Street
135 ft
·
3 sec
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Water Street
32
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 24.5 miles from Lawrence, MA, or about 35m 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 49.1 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.5 miles or 35m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashburnham, 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 49.1 miles and 1h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lawrence, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.5 mi from Lawrence, MA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Lawrence, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ashburnham, MA
The final approach into Ashburnham, 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 Ashburnham, 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
$7.86 one way
$15.72 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.32 | $18.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Ashburnham, MA
Late night in Ashburnham on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
3 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
1h 11m 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 Ashburnham, MA covers 49.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m 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 24.5 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 $7.86 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 Ashburnham, MA is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Ashburnham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lawrence, MA to Ashburnham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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