Origin
Lawrence, MA
Afternoon in Lawrence on Thursday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
33.2 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Jamaica Plain, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrence, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA covers 33.2 miles and takes about 52m 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 $5.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 33.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m 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 52m drive with frequent turns across 33.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 Jamaica Plain, MA is easy. At 52m 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 Jamaica Plain, 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 | — | — |
| I 93 South | — | — |
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 Jamaica Plain, 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
2.2 mi
·
2 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Boston
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 South: Boston
11
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
23 min
12
Keep slight right
1.3 mi
·
1 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North, MA 3 North: Leverett Circle, Cambridge, Storrow Drive
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MA 28 North, MA 3 North: Leverett Circle, Cambridge, Storrow Drive
14
Continue on MA 28: Leverett Circle, Cambridge, North Station
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
MA 28: Leverett Circle, Cambridge, North Station
15
Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MA 28 South, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive
16
Merge slight right onto Storrow Drive
433 ft
·
12 sec
·
Storrow Drive
17
Keep slight right to continue on Storrow Drive
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Storrow Drive
18
Keep slight left to continue on Charlesgate
410 ft
·
14 sec
·
Charlesgate
19
Take the exit slight right toward Kenmore Square
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Kenmore Square
20
Turn right onto Beacon Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Beacon Street
21
Turn straight onto Commonwealth Avenue
194 ft
·
6 sec
·
Commonwealth Avenue
22
Keep slight left to continue on Brookline Avenue
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Brookline Avenue
23
Turn left onto Riverway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverway
24
Continue on Jamaicaway
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Jamaicaway
25
Continue on Arborway
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Arborway
26
Take the exit left
190 ft
·
10 sec
27
Turn left onto Arborway
226 ft
·
9 sec
·
Arborway
28
Turn right onto Pond Street
246 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pond Street
29
Turn right onto Orchard Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Orchard Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.6 mi from Lawrence, MA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Lawrence, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jamaica Plain, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Jamaica Plain, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.31 one way
$10.63 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.30 | $12.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Jamaica Plain, MA
Afternoon in Jamaica Plain on Thursday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
6 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
52m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA covers 33.2 miles and takes about 52m 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 16.6 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 $5.31 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 Jamaica Plain, MA is easy. At 52m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lawrence, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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