Origin
Lincoln, MA
Late night in Lincoln on Thursday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, MA to Lawrence, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, MA
S.A. Bond
Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lincoln, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 30.8 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, US 3, Yankee Division Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.93 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
15.4 miles from Lincoln, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 30.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and US 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.4 miles on I 495.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and US 3. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 30.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.5 miles (Lowell Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, 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 50A-B
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike,...
9
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9
17.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Lowell Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto Lowell Connector toward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 80-81A
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, Lawrenc...
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 81A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
7
28.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 99B
Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lincoln, MA and Lawrence, MA, road signs point toward Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire and Chelmsford.
Middlesex Turnpike
7.2 mi in
|
~12m
Burlington
7.2 mi in
|
~12m
Nashua New Hampshire
7.2 mi in
|
~12m
Chelmsford
17.5 mi in
|
~25m
|
via Lowell Connector
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| US 3 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Bedford Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Great Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lowell Connector | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Parker Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 9.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on Sandy Pond Road
106 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sandy Pond Road
2
Continue on Sandy Pond Road
124 ft
·
13 sec
·
Sandy Pond Road
3
Turn left onto Bedford Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bedford Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto MA 2A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Great Road
5
Continue on MA 2A
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
6
Continue on MA 2A
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Marrett Road
7
At end of road, turn right
64 ft
·
1 sec
8
Turn slight left
190 ft
·
4 sec
9
At end of road, turn right onto MA 2A
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Marrett Road
10
At end of road, turn right
199 ft
·
4 sec
11
Turn left
153 ft
·
4 sec
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
13
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 50A-B
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
this road
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
17
Continue on US 3
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 3
18
Keep slight right at fork onto Lowell Connector
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Lowell Connector
Exit 80-81A
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, Lawrence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 495
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 99B
Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Union Street
23
Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Street
24
Turn left onto MA 114
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
25
Continue on MA 114
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Parker Street
26
Continue on Amesbury Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Amesbury Street
27
Turn right onto Canal Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canal Street
28
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lawrence Street
29
Turn left onto Essex Street
498 ft
·
11 sec
·
Essex Street
30
Arrive at destination
Essex Street
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 15.4 miles from Lincoln, MA, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.4 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 30.8 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.4 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrence, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Lincoln, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lincoln, MA
This is one driving day of about 30.8 miles and 44m.
At 30.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 9.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Lincoln, MA · 23m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Lincoln, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lawrence, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lawrence, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.93 one way
$9.86 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.38 | $10.75 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Lawrence, MA
Late night in Lawrence on Thursday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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 Lincoln, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 30.8 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, US 3, Yankee Division 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 15.4 miles from Lincoln, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.93 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 is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 30.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.5 miles (Lowell Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lincoln, MA and Lawrence, MA, road signs point toward Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire and Chelmsford.
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