Origin
Ludlow, MA
Afternoon in Ludlow on Saturday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ludlow, MA to Lawrence, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
99.3 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ludlow, MA
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Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ludlow, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 99.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walnut Street, Oak Street, Howard Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.89 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
49.6 miles from Ludlow, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street | — | — |
| Oak Street | — | — |
| Howard Street | — | — |
| Sewall Street | — | — |
| Center Street | — | — |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | — | — |
| I 495 | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Walnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ludlow, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on the route
131 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
180 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn right
72 ft
·
11 sec
4
Turn left onto Walnut Street
285 ft
·
15 sec
·
Walnut Street
5
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
Oak Street
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Howard Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Howard Street
7
Turn right onto Sewall Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sewall Street
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Center Street
9
Take the ramp right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
10
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
51 mi
·
58 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
15
Merge slight left
41 mi
·
47 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
MA 28 North: Lawrence
17
Turn straight onto Union Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Union Street
18
Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Street
19
Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
20
Continue on Parker Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Parker Street
21
Continue on Amesbury Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Amesbury Street
22
Turn right onto Canal Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canal Street
23
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
19 sec
·
Lawrence Street
24
Turn left onto Essex Street
499 ft
·
12 sec
·
Essex Street
25
Arrive at your 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 49.6 miles from Ludlow, MA, or about 49m 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 22 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 49m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrence, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ludlow, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ludlow, MA
This is one driving day of about 99.3 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Ludlow, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.6 miles from Ludlow, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.89 one way
$31.78 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $17.33 | $34.66 |
| premium | $4.82 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.92 | $43.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $4.77 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.90 | $6.36 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Lawrence, MA
Afternoon in Lawrence on Saturday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
15 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 39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
99.3 mi in 1h 39m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Walnut Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Ludlow, MA to Lawrence, MA is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Ludlow, MA to Lawrence, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 99.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ludlow, MA to Lawrence, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawrence, MA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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