Origin
Lawrence, MA
Afternoon in Lawrence on Thursday
Local time
4:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, MA to Medway, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
58.1 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
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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Medway, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrence, MA to Medway, MA covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 12m 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 $9.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 58.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m 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 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 58.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 Medway, MA is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Medway, 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 | — | — |
| US 3 | — | — |
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 Medway, 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
9.2 mi
·
10 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
11
Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
12
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 495 South: Marlboro
14
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
46 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward MA 109: Milford, Medway
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
MA 109: Milford, Medway
16
Turn left onto Medway Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Medway Road
17
Continue on Milford Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Milford Street
18
Continue on Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Franklin Street
19
Turn left onto Village Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Village Street
20
Turn left onto Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Barber Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.1 mi from Lawrence, MA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Lawrence, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Medway, MA
The final approach into Medway, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.30 one way
$18.60 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Medway, MA
Afternoon in Medway on Thursday
Local time
4:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Hudson, MA
29 mi in
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
2 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 12m 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 Medway, MA covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 12m 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 29.1 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 $9.30 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 Medway, MA is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Medway, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lawrence, MA to Medway, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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