Trip from Lawrence, MA to Hadley, MA

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

92.2 mi

148 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 7m ★

6 AM

2h 16m

8 AM

2h 35m

10 AM

2h 23m

12 PM

2h 21m

3 PM

2h 24m

5 PM

2h 34m

8 PM

2h 11m

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

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Lawrence, MA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Lawrence to Hadley, you are looking at a 92.2-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 16 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $15 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway within Massachusetts. Navigating through the Northeast, you will transition from the urban influence of Lawrence toward the distinct landscape of Hadley. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this straightforward drive offers a reliable way to connect these two points without overcomplicating your schedule.

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

46.1 miles from Lawrence, MA

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

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed profile, balancing faster highway segments with more localized travel. You will spend roughly 56% of your time on highways, utilizing major arteries like I-495 and the Concord Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 31.4-mile run on the Concord Turnpike, which provides a steady rhythm before the road transitions toward the Daniel Shays Highway. Expect the atmosphere behind the wheel to shift as you move away from the high-speed interstate sections and onto more traditional road types. By the time you reach the final leg, the pace of the drive feels significantly different than the initial highway portion, offering a varied experience for the driver.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Concord Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 31.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,110 ft 44 ft

Total Climb

1,721 ft

Total Descent

1,632 ft

Highest Point

1,110 ft

~80.7 mi in

Elevation Range

1,065 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 92.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro

2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 495

Merge onto I 495

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11.5 mi into trip | ~15m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 89C-B-A Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

11.8 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

66.2 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward US 202 South: Athol, Belchertown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 71 Toward US 202 South: Athol, Belchertown

Towns Along This Route

Between Lawrence, MA and Hadley, MA, road signs point toward Nashua New Hampshire and Belchertown.

Nashua New Hampshire

11.5 mi in | ~15m

Belchertown

66.2 mi in | ~1h 28m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Concord Turnpike	31.4 mi	43m
I 495	19.9 mi	22m
Daniel Shays Highway	14.3 mi	23m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway	10.9 mi	14m
Amherst Road	4.2 mi	8m
Russell Street	2.3 mi	4m
Main Street	1.3 mi	2m
North Maple Street	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Concord Turnpike — 31.4 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Essex Street

82 ft · 5 sec · Essex Street

Turn right onto Amesbury Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Amesbury Street

Continue on MA 114

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Parker Street

Continue on MA 114

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

Turn right onto South Union Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · South Union Street

Continue on Connector Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Connector Road

Turn straight onto MA 28

162 ft · 4 sec · South Broadway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 495

9.2 mi · 10 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Exit 89C-B-A Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 25 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 495 South: Marlboro

Merge onto I 495

11 mi · 12 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 78B Toward MA 2 West: Leominster

Merge onto MA 2

11 mi · 14 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

31 mi · 43 min · Concord Turnpike

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 71 Toward US 202 South: Athol, Belchertown

Turn left onto US 202

14 mi · 23 min · Daniel Shays Highway

Turn right onto Amherst Road

4.2 mi · 8 min · Amherst Road

Continue on Pelham Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pelham Road

Continue on Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto North Pleasant Street

65 ft · 9 sec · North Pleasant Street

Turn left onto Amity Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Amity Street

Continue on Rocky Hill Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Rocky Hill Road

Turn left onto North Maple Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Maple Street

Turn right onto MA 9

2.3 mi · 4 min · Russell Street

Turn left onto MA 47

252 ft · 12 sec · Middle Street

Turn left

151 ft · 11 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving early can help you avoid any potential congestion on the main roads. Because the total duration is just over two hours, you likely won't require a formal break, but pacing your speed is wise as you transition from the interstate onto the Daniel Shays Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you hit the road to ensure you stay within your estimated $15 budget. Since there are no mandatory stops included in this route, you have the freedom to drive straight through to Hadley, but feel free to pull over whenever you need a quick reset. Checking traffic conditions for the Concord Turnpike before you depart will help ensure your travel time stays as close to the 2h 16m estimate as possible.

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 46.1 miles from Lawrence, MA, or about 1h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.4 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.1 miles or 1h 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 44m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lawrence, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 92.2 miles and 2h 16m.

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.

The longest stretch is on Concord Turnpike for about 31.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.1 mi from Lawrence, MA · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

46 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.1 miles from Lawrence, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hadley, MA

The final approach into Hadley, 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 Hadley, 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

$14.68 one way

$29.35 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$15.96	$31.92
premium	$4.80	$17.42	$34.84
diesel	$5.64	$20.48	$40.97

Estimated Tolls: $2.20

Concord Turnpike (31.4 mi) $2.20

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.7	$9.68	$4.43
Efficient EV	23.1	$8.07	$3.69
EV Truck/SUV	36.9	$12.91	$5.90

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lawrence, MA

Evening in Lawrence on Sunday

Local time

6:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hadley, MA

Evening in Hadley on Sunday

Local time

6:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°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

24 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 16m 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 Hadley, MA covers 92.2 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Concord Turnpike, I 495, Daniel Shays Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.1 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 $14.68 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.