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Trip from Lawrence, MA to Blackstone, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

63.5 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m

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 Blackstone, MA, MA

Blackstone, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lawrence, MA to Blackstone, MA covers 63.5 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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 $10.16 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

31.8 miles from Lawrence, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 63.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 Blackstone, MA is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Blackstone, 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 Blackstone, 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

38 mi · 44 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton

0.2 mi · 37 sec · MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton
16

Keep slight right to continue on MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge

374 ft · 10 sec · MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge
17

Turn straight onto Cedar Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
18

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
19

Continue on Mendon Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street
20

Continue on Milford Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Milford Street
21

Turn left onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Main Street
22

Continue on Providence Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Providence Street
23

Continue on Providence Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · Providence Street
24

Continue on Blackstone Street

3.3 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Street
25

Turn right onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
26

Turn right onto Mason Street

49 ft · 2 sec · Mason Street
27

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 31.8 miles from Lawrence, MA, or about 42m 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 14 miles or 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.8 miles or 42m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blackstone, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lawrence, MA

This is one driving day of about 63.5 miles and 1h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 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 31.8 mi from Lawrence, MA · 42m into the drive

town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Medway, MA

32 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

Boxborough, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Medway, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Lawrence, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Blackstone, MA

The final approach into Blackstone, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.16 one way

$20.33 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $11.08 $22.17
premium $4.82 $12.06 $24.12
diesel $5.61 $14.02 $28.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.1 0 $6.67 $3.05
Efficient EV 15.9 0 $5.56 $2.54
EV Truck/SUV 25.4 0 $8.89 $4.06

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Night in Lawrence on Wednesday

Local time

10:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blackstone, MA

Night in Blackstone on Wednesday

Local time

10:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°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

16 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 24m 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 Blackstone, MA covers 63.5 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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 31.8 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 $10.16 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 Blackstone, MA is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Blackstone, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lawrence, MA to Blackstone, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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