Origin
Lawrence, MA
Late night in Lawrence on Friday
Local time
4:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, MA to Norfolk, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
55.3 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Norfolk, MA
Renata Meneses
Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrence, MA to Norfolk, MA covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Yankee Division Highway, US 3, I 495 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.5 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 55.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Lawrence, MA to Norfolk, MA covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 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 55.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 3 South: Burlington, Logan Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 89A
Toward US 3 South: Burlington, Logan Airport
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 3 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 3 South
8
23 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
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 Norfolk, MA, road signs point toward Nashua New Hampshire and Logan Airport.
Nashua New Hampshire
11.5 mi in
|
~15m
Logan Airport
12.4 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 18.5 mi | 25m |
| US 3 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| I 495 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| High Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Fisher Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 18.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, MA and Norfolk, 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 right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 89A
Toward US 3 South: Burlington, Logan Airport
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 3 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Merge onto US 3
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 3
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 31B
Toward MA 109 West: Westwood
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto MA 109
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto North Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Street
21
Continue on Fisher Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Fisher Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto MA 1A
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
23
Turn right onto Norfolk Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Norfolk Street
24
Continue on West Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
25
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
26
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
27
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Union Street
28
Continue on MA 115
105 ft
·
9 sec
·
Union Street
29
Continue on MA 115
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
Union Street
30
Arrive at destination
MA 115
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.6 mi from Lawrence, MA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Lawrence, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norfolk, MA
The final approach into Norfolk, 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
$8.85 one way
$17.70 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Norfolk, MA
Late night in Norfolk on Friday
Local time
4:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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 18m 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 Norfolk, MA covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, US 3, I 495. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.6 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 $8.85 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 55.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 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.
Between Lawrence, MA and Norfolk, MA, road signs point toward Nashua New Hampshire and Logan Airport.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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