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Trip from Lawrence, MA to Ludlow, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

94.3 mi

152 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

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

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Downtown Lawrence, MA, MA

Lawrence, MA

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town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Ludlow, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lawrence, MA to Ludlow, MA covers 94.3 miles and takes about 1h 58m 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 35.1 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.09 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

47.1 miles from Lawrence, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 94.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 94.3 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.1 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 32 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 35.1 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

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.3 miles you will encounter 26 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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.
6
92.7 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown

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

Exit 54 Toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Lawrence, MA to Ludlow, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua New Hampshire along the way.

Nashua New Hampshire

11.5 mi in | ~15m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 35.1 mi 40m
I 495 32.7 mi 37m
I 290 19.6 mi 24m
South Union Street 0.5 mi <1m
Parker Street 0.5 mi <1m
Amesbury Street 0.4 mi <1m
Center Street 0.3 mi <1m
Sewall Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 35.1 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, MA and Ludlow, 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

24 mi · 27 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
24

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 54 Toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown
25

Turn left onto MA 21

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Center Street
Use the straight lane.
26

Turn left onto Sewall Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Sewall Street
Use the left lane.
27

Turn left onto Howard Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Howard Street
28

Turn right onto Oak Street

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Oak Street
29

Turn left onto Walnut Street

219 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Street
30

Turn right

115 ft · 10 sec
31

Turn left

303 ft · 22 sec
32

Arrive at destination

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 47.1 miles from Lawrence, MA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.1 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 21 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.1 miles or 57m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ludlow, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lawrence, MA

This is one driving day of about 94.3 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 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 35.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.1 mi from Lawrence, MA · 57m into the drive

Downtown Worcester, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Worcester, MA

47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Worcester, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.1 miles from Lawrence, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ludlow, MA

The final approach into Ludlow, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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 9.8
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 ~24 min detour Free near mile 94.3
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 16.3
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 ~45 min detour Free near mile 3.3
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 9.8
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 6.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.09 one way

$30.18 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $16.46 $32.92
premium $4.82 $17.91 $35.81
diesel $5.61 $20.82 $41.64

Estimated Tolls: $2.10

Massachusetts Turnpike (35.1 mi) $2.10

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

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.3 0 $9.90 $4.53
Efficient EV 23.6 0 $8.25 $3.77
EV Truck/SUV 37.7 0 $13.20 $6.04

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lawrence, MA

Afternoon in Lawrence on Thursday

Local time

2:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ludlow, MA

Afternoon in Ludlow on Thursday

Local time

2:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

64°F

Worcester, MA

47 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

15 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

1h 58m 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 Ludlow, MA covers 94.3 miles and takes about 1h 58m 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 47.1 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 $15.09 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.3 miles you will encounter 26 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
On the drive from Lawrence, MA to Ludlow, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua New Hampshire along the way.
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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