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Trip from Lawrence, MA to Longmeadow, MA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 13m

Distance

106.5 mi

171 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 4m ★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lawrence, MA to Longmeadow, MA covers 106.5 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, I 290 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.04 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

53.2 miles from Lawrence, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 106.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 13m highway drive covering 106.5 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 38.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 106.5 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 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

6
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
8
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
7
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
6
68.8 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
104.5 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | US 5

Take the exit onto US 5 toward US 5 South: Forest Park, Longmeadow

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 1 Toward US 5 South: Forest Park, Longmeadow

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lawrence, MA and Longmeadow, MA, road signs point toward Nashua New Hampshire and Hartford Connecticut.

Nashua New Hampshire

11.5 mi in | ~15m

Hartford Connecticut

96.3 mi in | ~1h 57m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 38.7 mi 44m
I 495 32.7 mi 37m
I 290 19.6 mi 24m
Springfield Expressway 4.4 mi 6m
I 91 2.1 mi 3m
US 5 2 mi 4m
South Union Street 0.5 mi <1m
Parker Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 38.7 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Essex Street

82 ft · 5 sec · Essex Street
2

Turn right onto Amesbury Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Amesbury Street
3

Continue on MA 114

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Parker Street
4

Continue on MA 114

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 · 24 sec · Connector Road
7

Turn straight onto MA 28

162 ft · 4 sec · South Broadway
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 495

9.2 mi · 10 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

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.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 25 sec
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 495 South: Marlboro
14

Merge onto I 495

23 mi · 27 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 65B Toward I 290 West: Worcester
16

Merge onto I 290

20 mi · 24 min · I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Exit 12B Toward MA 12 South: Webster
18

Turn left onto Oxford Street

466 ft · 10 sec · Oxford Street
19

At end of road, turn right onto MA 12

446 ft · 9 sec · Southbridge Street
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West
22

Merge onto I 90

11 mi · 12 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

28 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 55 sec
Exit 51 Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
25

Keep slight right at fork

348 ft · 9 sec
26

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec
27

Continue on I 291

4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway
28

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec
Exit 1A-2A Toward I 91 South: Hartford Connecticut
29

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 1A Toward I 91 South: Hartford Connecticut
30

Merge onto I 91

2.1 mi · 3 min · I 91
31

Take the exit onto US 5

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 5
Exit 1 Toward US 5 South: Forest Park, Longmeadow Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Keep slight left at fork onto US 5

1.8 mi · 3 min · US 5
Toward US 5 South: Forest Park, Longmeadow
33

Arrive at destination

US 5

Trip Plan

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 53.2 miles from Lawrence, MA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.7 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 23 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.2 miles or 1h 5m 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 46m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 106.5 miles and 2h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Lawrence, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 38.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.2 mi from Lawrence, MA · 1h 5m into the drive

Downtown Worcester, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Worcester, MA

53 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

Boxborough, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Worcester, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.2 miles from Lawrence, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Longmeadow, MA

The final approach into Longmeadow, 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 Longmeadow, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 11
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 95.5
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 18.4
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 3.7
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 7.3
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

27 mi from route ~69 min detour Free near mile 7.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.04 one way

$34.09 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $18.59 $37.17
premium $4.82 $20.22 $40.44
diesel $5.61 $23.51 $47.03

Estimated Tolls: $2.32

Massachusetts Turnpike (38.7 mi) $2.32

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

$17

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32 0 $11.18 $5.11
Efficient EV 26.6 0 $9.32 $4.26
EV Truck/SUV 42.6 0 $14.91 $6.82

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lawrence, MA

Late night in Lawrence on Friday

Local time

12:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Longmeadow, MA

Late night in Longmeadow on Friday

Local time

12:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

64°F

Worcester, MA

53 mi in

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

21 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 13m 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 Longmeadow, MA covers 106.5 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, I 290. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.2 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 $17.04 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 106.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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.
Between Lawrence, MA and Longmeadow, MA, road signs point toward Nashua New Hampshire and Hartford Connecticut.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lowell National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail and Minute Man National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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