Origin
Sterling, MA
Evening in Sterling on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sterling, MA to Lawrence, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sterling, MA
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Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sterling, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 44.4 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Park Street, Main Street, Leominster Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.11 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
22.2 miles from Sterling, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 44.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Park Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sterling, MA to Lawrence, MA is easy. At 47m 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 Sterling, MA to Lawrence, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Leominster Road | — | — |
| MA 2 East | — | — |
| Leominster Connector | — | — |
| Concord Turnpike | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
| MA 28 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Park Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on Meetinghouse Hill Road
289 ft
·
11 sec
·
Meetinghouse Hill Road
2
Turn right onto Park Street
253 ft
·
11 sec
·
Park Street
3
Turn slight left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn slight left onto Leominster Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Leominster Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leominster Road
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Leominster Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto Leominster Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Leominster Road
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
8
Merge slight left
4.4 mi
·
5 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
MA 2 East: Boston
10
Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
MA 2 East: Boston
11
Merge slight left onto Leominster Connector
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Leominster Connector
12
Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Concord Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 495 North: Lowell
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
15
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
24 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 22.2 miles from Sterling, MA, or about 23m 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 10 miles or 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.2 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 40m
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 Sterling, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sterling, MA
This is one driving day of about 44.4 miles and 47m.
At 44.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Sterling, MA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Sterling, 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
$7.11 one way
$14.21 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Wednesday
Local time
7:01 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
1 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
47m 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 Sterling, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 44.4 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Park Street, Main Street, Leominster Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 miles from Sterling, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.11 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.
The drive from Sterling, MA to Lawrence, MA is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sterling, MA to Lawrence, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sterling, MA to Lawrence, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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