How far is Chatham, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Chatham, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 10m.
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.
Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance T-storms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chatham and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatham and Lawrence.
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Start on the route
22 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
623 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
22 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Queen Anne Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Queen Anne Road
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Continue on Old Queen Anne Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Queen Anne Road
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Continue on Queen Anne Road
1 km · 1 min · Queen Anne Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road
35 m · 3 sec · Queen Anne Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road
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Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue
1586 ft · 39 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
1267 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
26.8 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
21.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence
2420 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 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 Chatham and Lawrence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance T-storms leaving Chatham 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 Chatham to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Chatham and 59.3 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.07 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance T-storms around Chatham and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Marshfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marshfield.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chatham and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 93.86 mi (151.05 km).
#1 Chatham
Town in Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 5,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.6820600, -69.9597400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.07 | $32.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $18.54 | $37.07 |
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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