Origin
Monson, MA
Morning in Monson on Saturday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Monson, 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 53m
Distance
88 mi
142 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monson, MA
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Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monson, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 88 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Massachusetts Turnpike, Sturbridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.4 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.08 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
44 miles from Monson, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 88 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 53m highway drive covering 88 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and Massachusetts Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.4 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 41.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Massachusetts Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88 miles you will encounter 15 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 42.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
42.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 106
Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
7
43.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hamp...
8
43.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
5
44 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
85.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m 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 Monson, MA and Lawrence, MA, road signs point toward Taunton, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Portsmouth.
Taunton
42.9 mi in
|
~57m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
43.2 mi in
|
~57m
Portsmouth
43.4 mi in
|
~58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 41.4 mi | 47m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 27.4 mi | 31m |
| Sturbridge Road | 4 mi | 5m |
| Brimfield Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Palmer Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Wilbur Cross Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Monson Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 41.4 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monson, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on Harrison Avenue
233 ft
·
14 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
2
Turn left onto MA 32
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Chestnut Street
4
Continue on Bethany Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bethany Road
5
Continue on Brimfield Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brimfield Road
6
Continue on Monson Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Monson Road
7
Continue on Main Palmer Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Palmer Road
8
Turn slight right onto US 20
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Road
9
Continue on US 20
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on US 20
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Sturbridge Road
11
Continue on US 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Brimfield Road
12
Continue on US 20
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on US 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Charlton Road
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
15
Merge onto I 84
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilbur Cross Highway
16
Merge onto I 90
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 106
Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
Use the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 495
41 mi
·
47 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / 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 44 miles from Monson, MA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 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 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44 miles or 59m 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 35m
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 Monson, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Monson, MA
This is one driving day of about 88 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Monson, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 41.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44 mi from Monson, MA · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44 miles from Monson, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lawrence, MA
The final approach into Lawrence, 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
$14.08 one way
$28.17 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.36 | $30.72 |
| premium | $4.82 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.43 | $38.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.64
Massachusetts Turnpike
(27.4 mi)
$1.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
| Efficient EV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.32 | $5.63 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Morning in Lawrence on Saturday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
44 mi in
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
16 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 53m 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 Monson, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 88 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, Massachusetts Turnpike, Sturbridge Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44 miles from Monson, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.08 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 88 miles you will encounter 15 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 42.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Monson, MA and Lawrence, MA, road signs point toward Taunton, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Portsmouth.
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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