Origin
Lawrence, MA
Morning in Lawrence on Monday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, MA to Nantucket, MA
Drive Time
4h 29m
Distance
127.6 mi
205 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 16m
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6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 36m
3 PM
4h 40m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 22m
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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Nantucket, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrence, MA to Nantucket, MA covers 127.6 miles and takes about 4h 29m 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 $20.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
63.8 miles from Lawrence, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 29m drive with frequent turns across 127.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 29m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lawrence, MA to Nantucket, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amesbury Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Parker Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Winthrop Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Union Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Connector Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 93 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Amesbury Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, MA and Nantucket, 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 left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 93 HOV lane
13
Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 93 HOV lane
14
Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
15
Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
16
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
31 mi
·
39 min
·
MA 3 South: Cape Cod
17
Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
18
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
19
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
20
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis
22
Keep slight left
305 ft
·
9 sec
23
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
24
Turn straight onto Iyannough Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Iyannough Road
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Rotary
230 ft
·
4 sec
·
Airport Rotary
26
Exit the rotary onto Barnstable Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Barnstable Road
27
Continue on Ocean Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Ocean Street
28
Turn left onto South Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Street
29
Turn right onto South Street Dock
367 ft
·
29 sec
·
South Street Dock
30
Turn left onto Slip 1
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
Slip 1
31
Continue on Slip 1
197 ft
·
15 sec
·
Slip 1
32
Continue on Hyannis - Nantucket
28 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
Hyannis - Nantucket
33
Continue straight
144 ft
·
13 sec
34
Turn left onto Steamboat Wharf
66 ft
·
7 sec
·
Steamboat Wharf
35
Continue on Steamboat Wharf
246 ft
·
8 sec
·
Steamboat Wharf
36
Continue on Broad Street
397 ft
·
19 sec
·
Broad Street
37
Turn left onto South Water Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Water Street
38
Turn right onto Main Street
512 ft
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
39
Turn right onto Centre Street
121 ft
·
3 sec
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Centre Street
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.8 miles from Lawrence, MA, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 2h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.8 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nantucket, 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 127.6 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lawrence, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.8 mi from Lawrence, MA · 2h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.8 miles from Lawrence, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nantucket, MA
The final approach into Nantucket, 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 Nantucket, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.31 one way
$40.62 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $22.09 | $44.18 |
| premium | $4.80 | $24.11 | $48.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.40 | $6.12 |
| Efficient EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.17 | $5.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51 | 0 | $17.86 | $8.17 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Nantucket, MA
Morning in Nantucket on Monday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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.
Road read
4h 29m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Nantucket, MA covers 127.6 miles and takes about 4h 29m 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 63.8 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 $20.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 29m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lawrence, MA to Nantucket, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lawrence, MA to Nantucket, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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