Origin
Lawrence, MA
Afternoon in Lawrence on Thursday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, MA to Chelmsford, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Chelmsford, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrence, MA to Chelmsford, MA covers 15.3 miles and takes about 22m 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 $2.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 22m drive with frequent turns across 15.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 Chelmsford, MA is easy. At 22m 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 Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford, 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
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
15
Take the exit slight right toward MA 4, MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
167 ft
·
6 sec
·
MA 4, MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
16
Continue on MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
17
Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 West: Chelmsford
269 ft
·
6 sec
·
MA 110 West: Chelmsford
18
Turn straight onto Chelmsford Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Chelmsford Street
19
Turn right onto Fletcher Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Fletcher Street
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Road
21
Turn left onto Worthen Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Worthen Street
22
Continue on Worthen Street
174 ft
·
5 sec
·
Worthen Street
23
Turn right onto Westford Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Westford Street
24
Turn left onto Clover Hill Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Clover Hill Drive
25
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.90 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Chelmsford, MA
Afternoon in Chelmsford on Thursday
Local time
12:07 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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 Chelmsford, MA covers 15.3 miles and takes about 22m 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 7.6 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 $2.45 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 Chelmsford, MA is easy. At 22m 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 Chelmsford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lawrence, MA to Chelmsford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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