How far is Canton, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Canton, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
53.41 mi
00h 58m
Flight
37.92 mi
61.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.92 mi
Kilometers
61.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.41 mi
Kilometers
85.96 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Mon, May 4, 6:53 PM EDT
Return by in Canton
Mon, May 4, 7:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-05-04T17:55
Arrive Lawrence
Mon, May 4, 6:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
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
Medford
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Canton
23.8 mi
00h 29m
To Lawrence
29.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 22 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    54 m · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

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

    3279 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Braintree, Boston

    1900 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  10. 10

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

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 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 Canton 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
22 mi · 41%
Yankee Division Highway
13.7 mi · 26%
Washington Street
3.43 mi · 6%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 6%
I 495 North
2.66 mi · 5%
South Union Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

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

21.6 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
37.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medford
00h 29m from Canton
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Canton and Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Canton and 29.6 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canton and Sunny near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Medford

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 Medford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 3.9 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 4 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 13.1 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 3.9 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 Medford.

RAIL

North Station

7 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

8 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

9 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 37.92 mi (61.02 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population24,029
Coordinates42.1584300, -71.1447700
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.144742, 42.158488)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
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 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.27 $16.53
Premium $4.80 $9.02 $18.04
Diesel $4.49 $8.44 $16.87

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and Lawrence. The current time is 17:55:02.

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.