How far is Jamaica Plain, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Jamaica Plain, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica Plain and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Plain and Lawrence.
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Start on Orchard Street
95 m · 15 sec · Orchard Street
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Turn left onto Centre Street
1267 ft · 47 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Centre Street
101 m · 16 sec · Centre Street
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Turn right onto Greenough Avenue
1109 ft · 42 sec · Greenough Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
536 ft · 19 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Elm Street
124 m · 16 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Gordon Street
84 m · 15 sec · Gordon Street
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Turn left onto Woolsey Square
63 m · 9 sec · Woolsey Square
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Turn right onto Green Street
971 ft · 42 sec · Green Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Dudley Street
1593 ft · 1 min · Dudley Street
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Turn left onto Dearborn Street
608 ft · 23 sec · Dearborn Street
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Continue on Albany Street
596 ft · 23 sec · Albany Street
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Turn right onto Melnea Cass Boulevard
1489 ft · 55 sec · Melnea Cass Boulevard
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Continue on Massachusetts Avenue Connector
2333 ft · 1 min · Massachusetts Avenue Connector
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Frontage Road Northbound
49 m · 3 sec · Frontage Road Northbound
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Take the ramp straight toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
1610 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.7 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
21.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence
2420 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
1561 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street
1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street
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Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue
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Continue on Parker Street
2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street
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Continue on Amesbury Street
1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Lawrence Street
150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica Plain and Lawrence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 93 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
21.6 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Jamaica Plain and Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica Plain to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stoneham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Jamaica Plain and 18.5 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jamaica Plain and Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Stoneham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stoneham.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica Plain and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 27.53 mi (44.31 km).
#1 Jamaica Plain
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 37,468 |
| Coordinates | 42.3098200, -71.1203300 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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