How far is Arlington, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Arlington, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.78 mi
00h 39m
Flight
20.16 mi
32.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.16 mi
Kilometers
32.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.78 mi
Kilometers
46.32 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 30, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 30, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-30T03:28
Arrive Lawrence
Thu, Apr 30, 4:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wilmington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

From Arlington
12.4 mi
00h 19m
To Lawrence
16.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Lawrence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Lawrence.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    97 m · 15 sec · Academy Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1020 ft · 19 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mystic Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Vernon Street

    37 m · 2 sec · Mount Vernon Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Mount Vernon Street

    895 ft · 21 sec · Mount Vernon Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Montvale Avenue

    1987 ft · 43 sec · Montvale Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    1438 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Lawrence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
13.3 mi · 46%
I 495 North
2.66 mi · 9%
Washington Street
1.96 mi · 7%
Mystic Street
1.57 mi · 5%
Church Street
0.95 mi · 3%
Cambridge Street
0.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

13 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmington
00h 19m from Arlington
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Arlington and Rain Showers near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Lawrence?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Arlington and 16.4 miles from Lawrence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Arlington and Rain Showers near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Wilmington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wilmington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.8 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilmington.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 20.16 mi (32.44 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population45,169
Coordinates42.4153700, -71.1564400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.15652, 42.415226)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $3.93
Round trip
$7.86
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.93 $7.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.44 $8.88
Premium $4.80 $4.85 $9.69
Diesel $4.49 $4.53 $9.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Lawrence. The current time is 03:28:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.