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Trip from Lawrence, MA to Stoughton, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

48 mi

77 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m

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

Downtown Lawrence, MA, MA

Lawrence, MA

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Downtown Stoughton, MA, MA

Stoughton, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Lawrence, MA to Stoughton, MA covers 48 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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 $7.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 48 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m 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 5m drive with frequent turns across 48 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 Stoughton, MA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Stoughton, 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
I 93 South

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 Stoughton, 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 right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

3.4 mi · 4 min · I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
17

Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

0.7 mi · 1 min · MA 24 South: Fall River
18

Continue on Amvets Highway

2.6 mi · 2 min · Amvets Highway
19

Take the exit slight right toward MA 139 West: Stoughton

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 139 West: Stoughton
20

Turn straight onto Lindelof Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Lindelof Avenue
21

Continue on Turnpike Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Turnpike Street
22

Turn straight onto Pleasant Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
23

Turn right onto Washington Street

335 ft · 6 sec · Washington Street
24

Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street

394 ft · 14 sec · Washington Street
25

Continue on Washington Street

440 ft · 20 sec · Washington Street
26

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24 mi from Lawrence, MA · 32m into the drive

capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boston, MA

24 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

Arlington, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24 miles from Lawrence, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Stoughton, MA

The final approach into Stoughton, 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

$7.68 one way

$15.36 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $8.38 $16.75
premium $4.82 $9.11 $18.23
diesel $5.61 $10.60 $21.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.4 0 $5.04 $2.30
Efficient EV 12 0 $4.20 $1.92
EV Truck/SUV 19.2 0 $6.72 $3.07

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lawrence, MA

Afternoon in Lawrence on Thursday

Local time

12:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stoughton, MA

Afternoon in Stoughton on Thursday

Local time

12:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

6 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

1h 5m 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 Stoughton, MA covers 48 miles and takes about 1h 5m 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 24 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 $7.68 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 Stoughton, MA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Stoughton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lawrence, MA to Stoughton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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