Origin
Lawrence, MA
Evening in Lawrence on Friday
Local time
8:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, MA to Groveland, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrence, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Groveland, MA
Mathias Reding
Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrence, MA to Groveland, MA covers 11.9 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Union Street, Canal Street, Marston Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 18m drive with frequent turns across 11.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Union 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 Groveland, MA is easy. At 18m 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 Groveland, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Union Street | — | — |
| Canal Street | — | — |
| Marston Street | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
| MA 110 | — | — |
| MA 110 East | — | — |
| River Street | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Union Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, MA and Groveland, MA.
1
Start on Essex Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Essex Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Union Street
456 ft
·
17 sec
·
Union Street
3
Turn left onto Canal Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Canal Street
4
Continue on Marston Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Marston Street
5
Continue on Marston Street
322 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marston Street
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North
7
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
5 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
MA 110, MA 113: River Street
9
Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
10
Turn straight onto River Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
11
Continue on Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Washington Street
12
Continue on Merrimack Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Merrimack Street
13
Continue on Water Street
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Water Street
14
Continue on Water Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
15
Continue on Lincoln Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
16
Continue on Bates Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bates Bridge
17
Continue on Elm Park
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Elm Park
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.90 one way
$3.81 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Groveland, MA
Evening in Groveland on Friday
Local time
8:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
14 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
18m 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 Groveland, MA covers 11.9 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Union Street, Canal Street, Marston Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 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 $1.90 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 Groveland, MA is easy. At 18m 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 Groveland, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lawrence, MA to Groveland, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Groveland, MA
More trips to Groveland, MA
Explore more options from Lawrence, MA or browse trips ending in Groveland, MA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MA road trips.