The drive from Lawrence, MA to Wareham, MA covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 93, I 495, Amvets Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.1 miles on I 93.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.08 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
40.8 miles from Lawrence, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 81.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 44m highway drive covering 81.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 93 and I 495. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.1 miles on I 93.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.7 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 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 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
7
4.5 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 97A
Toward I 93 South: Boston
7
41.4 mi into trip|~54m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 4
Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
59.8 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 22A
Toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
7
80 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 39
Toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 93
23.1 mi
27m
I 495
21.2 mi
24m
Amvets Highway
17.7 mi
20m
Southeast Expressway
8 mi
10m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3 mi
4m
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.5 mi
3m
Cranberry Highway
1 mi
1m
South Union Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 23.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, MA and Wareham, 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, MarlboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 495
2.2 mi·2 min·I 495
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 97AToward I 93 South: BostonUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 93
20 mi·23 min·I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
1.7 mi·1 min·Interstate 93 HOV lane
Use the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
0.8 mi·1 min·Interstate 93 HOV lane
14
Merge onto I 93; US 1
3.0 mi·4 min·John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi·10 min·Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1
3.4 mi·4 min·I 93; US 1
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 4Toward MA 24 South: Fall RiverUse the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on MA 24
18 mi·20 min·Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 22AToward I 495 South: Cape CodUse the right lane.
20
Merge onto I 495
19 mi·21 min·I 495
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 1Toward I 195 West: Wareham, New Bedford
22
Continue on I 195
0.2 mi·13 sec·I 195
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 39Toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro
24
Keep slight left at fork
251 ft·8 sec
25
Turn left onto MA 28
1.0 mi·1 min·Cranberry Highway
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Tihonet Road
329 ft·15 sec·Tihonet Road
27
Turn slight left onto Main Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·Main Street
28
Turn right
42 ft·3 sec
29
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 40.8 miles from Lawrence, MA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.1 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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 54m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wareham, 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 81.7 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Lawrence, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 93 for about 23.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.8 mi from Lawrence, MA
· 54m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
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.
. . . 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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 33.8
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...
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 16.9
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 19.7
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.5
0
$8.58
$3.92
Efficient EV
20.4
0
$7.15
$3.27
EV Truck/SUV
32.7
0
$11.44
$5.23
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Evening
in Lawrence on Friday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Wareham, MA
Evening
in Wareham on Friday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 44m 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 Wareham, MA covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, I 495, Amvets Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.8 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 $13.08 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 81.7 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 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lawrence, MA to Wareham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
