How far is Barre, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Barre, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barre and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barre and Lawrence.
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Start on Concert Mall
52 m · 10 sec · Concert Mall
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Turn sharp left onto South Street
51 m · 3 sec · South Street
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Continue on Mechanic Street
2368 ft · 47 sec · Mechanic Street
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Continue on Hubbardston Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbardston Road
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Continue on Old Boston Turnpike
2142 ft · 44 sec · Old Boston Turnpike
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Turn left onto Barre Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Barre Road
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Continue on Elm Street
1440 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Brigham Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Brigham Street
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Continue on New Westminster Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · New Westminster Road
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Continue on South Street
3.6 mi · 8 min · South Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
1632 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2445 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 25 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 Barre and Lawrence.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Barre and Sunny near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barre to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Barre and 36 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.22 one way or $18.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Barre and Sunny near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Shirley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shirley.
Nashua, NH
Union Station
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barre and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 51.8 mi (83.36 km).
#1 Barre
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 5,574 |
| Coordinates | 42.4228700, -72.1050800 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.37 | $22.75 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.64 | $21.27 |
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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