Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Lincoln, MA
S.A. Bond
The drive from Lawrence, MA to Lincoln, MA covers 31.2 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 3, I 495, Yankee Division Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on US 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 41m highway drive covering 31.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 3 and I 495. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.8 miles on US 3.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 3 and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 31.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
Keep slight left at fork toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 3 South: Burlington, Logan Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Trapelo Road, Lincoln, Belmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lawrence, MA and Lincoln, MA, road signs point toward Marlboro, Nashua New Hampshire, Logan Airport and Belmont.
Marlboro
Nashua New Hampshire
Logan Airport
Belmont
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 3 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| I 495 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Trapelo Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| South Union Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Parker Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Amesbury Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Winthrop Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, MA and Lincoln, MA.
Start on Essex Street
Turn right onto Amesbury Street
Continue on MA 114
Continue on MA 114
Turn right onto South Union Street
Continue on Connector Road
Turn straight onto MA 28
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 3
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto Trapelo Road
Turn straight onto Sandy Pond Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.99 one way
$9.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Lawrence on Thursday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Lincoln on Thursday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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