How far is Clinton, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Clinton, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.94 mi
00h 45m
Flight
33.19 mi
53.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.19 mi
Kilometers
53.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.94 mi
Kilometers
62.67 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Wed, Apr 22, 8:16 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Lawrence
Wed, Apr 22, 8:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Westford
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Clinton
18.6 mi
00h 22m
To Lawrence
20.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    96 m · 14 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1377 ft · 29 sec · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bolton Road

    1670 ft · 34 sec · Bolton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wattaquadock Hill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Wattaquadock Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
29.4 mi · 76%
Wattaquadock Hill Road
2.94 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.05 mi · 3%
Water Street
0.76 mi · 2%
South Union Street
0.72 mi · 2%
Parker Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

29.1 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westford
00h 22m from Clinton
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Clinton and 20.3 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clinton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Westford

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

24 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

34 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

36 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 33.19 mi (53.42 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population13,952
Coordinates42.4167600, -71.6828500
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-71.682751, 42.417002)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.80 $6.57 $13.15
Diesel $4.49 $6.15 $12.30

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Lawrence. The current time is 19:31:06.

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.