How far is Blackstone, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Blackstone, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
68.06 mi
01h 16m
Flight
51.38 mi
82.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.38 mi
Kilometers
82.69 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.06 mi
Kilometers
109.54 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Wed, Apr 15, 8:36 PM EDT
Return by in Blackstone
Wed, Apr 15, 9:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackstone
2026-04-15T19:20
Arrive Lawrence
Wed, Apr 15, 8:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackstone
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
Bolton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Blackstone
32 mi
00h 38m
To Lawrence
36 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mason Street

    15 m · 8 sec · Mason Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2061 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Blackstone Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Providence Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Providence Street

  5. 5

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1778 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Milford Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Milford Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1063 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    48.9 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackstone 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
49.1 mi · 72%
Blackstone Street
3.29 mi · 5%
Providence Street
3.2 mi · 5%
Main Street
2.34 mi · 3%
Cedar Street
1.41 mi · 2%
Mendon Street
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

48.9 mi · 00h 56m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 38m from Blackstone
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blackstone and Mostly Clear near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Blackstone and 36 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 $9.34 one way or $18.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blackstone and Mostly Clear near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

41 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackstone and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 51.38 mi (82.69 km).

Blackstone

#1 Blackstone

Town in Virginia

Population9,209
Coordinates42.0178800, -71.5411700
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Mason Street (-71.541056, 42.017907)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.34
Round trip
$18.67
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.34 $18.67
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.55 $21.11
Premium $4.80 $11.52 $23.04
Diesel $4.49 $10.77 $21.54

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Blackstone and Lawrence. The current time is 19:20:40.

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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.