Origin
Malden, MA
Evening in Malden on Friday
Local time
6:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Malden, MA to Lawrence, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Malden, MA
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Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
This relatively short 24.5-mile drive from Malden, MA to Lawrence, MA is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 33 minutes to complete. The primary route relies heavily on interstates, with about 77% of the journey on highways, making it a straightforward transit between these two Northeast locations. With a projected fuel cost of around $4, this trip is quite economical. The straightforward nature of this drive suggests you won't need an overnight stay, offering flexibility for when you depart and arrive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 24.5-mile journey, with a significant 77% of the drive taking place on interstates. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I-93, including a continuous stretch of 16.8 miles. While Fellsway West offers a change of pace, the overall character is one of efficient transit rather than scenic exploration. This route is designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 16.8 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 early in the drive near Ruing Court.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 24.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ruing Court): Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 60 / Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Ruing Court
Turn right onto Ruing Court
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MA 60 / Centre Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 60 / Centre Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 93
Merge onto I 93
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.3 mi into trip
|
~24m 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 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| I 495 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Fellsway West | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Centre Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Parker Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Amesbury Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 16.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malden, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Ruing Court
81 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ruing Court
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 60
334 ft
·
14 sec
·
Centre Street
4
Continue on MA 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on MA 60
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pleasant Street
6
Continue on MA 60
371 ft
·
8 sec
·
Salem Street
7
Turn right onto MA 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fellsway West
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fellsway West
9
Continue on MA 28
212 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fellsway West
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
11
Merge onto I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40A
Toward I 495 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 495
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 495
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 99B
Toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Union Street
16
Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Street
17
Turn left onto MA 114
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
18
Continue on MA 114
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Parker Street
19
Continue on Amesbury Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Amesbury Street
20
Turn right onto Canal Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canal Street
21
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lawrence Street
22
Turn left onto Essex Street
498 ft
·
11 sec
·
Essex Street
23
Arrive at destination
Essex Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.92 one way
$7.84 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Evening in Lawrence on Friday
Local time
6:12 PM
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
7 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
33m 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 Malden, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 24.5 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, I 495, Fellsway West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Malden, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.92 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 15 decision points packed into just 24.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ruing Court): Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 60 / Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Malden, MA to Lawrence, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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