How far is Dighton, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Dighton, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
82.45 mi
01h 28m
Flight
61.75 mi
99.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.75 mi
Kilometers
99.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.45 mi
Kilometers
132.69 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM EDT
Return by in Dighton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dighton
2026-04-19T06:27
Arrive Lawrence
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dighton
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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Dighton
36.5 mi
00h 44m
To Lawrence
45.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Pleasant Street

    64 m · 10 sec · Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    138 m · 22 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Street

    2375 ft · 45 sec · County Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Somerset Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2771 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bay View Avenue

    1343 ft · 27 sec · Bay View Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Porter Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Porter Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Padelford Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Padelford Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    25.1 mi · 29 min · Amvets Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  17. 17

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

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dighton 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
33.6 mi · 41%
Amvets Highway
25.1 mi · 30%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
I 495 North
2.66 mi · 3%
Somerset Avenue
1.09 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

25.1 mi · 00h 29m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 44m from Dighton
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Dighton and Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Dighton and 45.9 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Dighton and Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 7.8 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 7.7 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 7.8 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 Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dighton and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 61.75 mi (99.37 km).

Dighton

#1 Dighton

City in Lane County, Kansas, United States

Population8,040
Coordinates41.8139900, -71.1203200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-71.119514, 41.814067)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.64
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.32 $22.64
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.80 $25.59
Premium $4.80 $13.97 $27.93
Diesel $4.49 $13.06 $26.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dighton and Lawrence. The current time is 06:27:26.

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.