How far is Barnstable, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Barnstable, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
99.75 mi
01h 50m
Flight
82.42 mi
132.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.42 mi
Kilometers
132.65 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.75 mi
Kilometers
160.54 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM EDT
Return by in Barnstable
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnstable
2026-04-23T02:31
Arrive Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barnstable
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
Norwell
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Barnstable
49 mi
00h 55m
To Lawrence
50.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

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 Barnstable and Lawrence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bow Lane

    56 m · 12 sec · Bow Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hyannis Road

    2765 ft · 55 sec · Hyannis Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Phinneys Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Phinneys Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Iyannough Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Iyannough Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

    1780 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    21.6 mi · 26 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 Barnstable 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 42%
I 93 North
30 mi · 30%
Mid Cape Highway
13.1 mi · 13%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 3%
I 495 North
2.66 mi · 3%
Iyannough Road
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
82.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwell
00h 55m from Barnstable
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Norwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Barnstable and 50.7 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Lawrence is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Norwell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norwell, 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 Norwell.

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

31 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnstable and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 82.42 mi (132.65 km).

Barnstable

#1 Barnstable

A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

Population44,535
Coordinates41.7001100, -70.2994700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Bow Lane (-70.299632, 41.699995)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.32 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.39
7.04 gal · 26.64 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.69 $27.39
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.48 $30.95
Premium $4.80 $16.89 $33.78
Diesel $4.49 $15.80 $31.60

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 Barnstable and Lawrence. The current time is 02:31:43.

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.