How far is Ashburnham, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Ashburnham, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.97 mi
01h 02m
Flight
38.15 mi
61.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.15 mi
Kilometers
61.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.97 mi
Kilometers
86.86 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Ashburnham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashburnham
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashburnham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Littleton
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Ashburnham
25 mi
00h 31m
To Lawrence
28.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    41 m · 8 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street North

    1301 ft · 22 sec · Main Street North

  3. 3

    Continue on Fitchburg Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fitchburg Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ashburnham State Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ashburnham State Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ashburnham Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Westminster Hill Road

    654 ft · 32 sec · Westminster Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fairview Street

    155 m · 22 sec · Fairview Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mayland Street

    752 ft · 38 sec · Mayland Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street

    1843 ft · 52 sec · River Street

  10. 10

    Continue on River Street

    2736 ft · 1 min · River Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kimball Street

    25 m · 3 sec · Kimball Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Kimball Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kimball Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1128 ft · 34 sec · Laurel Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Water Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Water Street

    2199 ft · 48 sec · Water Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    859 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Concord Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    974 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
22.2 mi · 41%
Concord Turnpike
14 mi · 26%
Ashburnham State Road
2.3 mi · 4%
Water Street
2.01 mi · 4%
Fitchburg Road
1.68 mi · 3%
Ashburnham Street
1.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

21.5 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleton
00h 31m from Ashburnham
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ashburnham and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Littleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Ashburnham and 28.9 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ashburnham and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Littleton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Littleton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

28 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

31 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashburnham and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 38.15 mi (61.39 km).

Ashburnham

#1 Ashburnham

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,350
Coordinates42.6362000, -71.9078500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Street (-71.908117, 42.636198)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.21 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
3.8 gal · 14.42 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.35 $16.71
Premium $4.80 $9.12 $18.24
Diesel $4.49 $8.53 $17.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashburnham and Lawrence. The current time is 00:18:53.

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.