How far is Dudley, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Dudley, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
71.72 mi
01h 16m
Flight
60.2 mi
96.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.2 mi
Kilometers
96.88 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.72 mi
Kilometers
115.42 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM EDT
Return by in Dudley
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dudley
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM 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
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dudley
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
Berlin
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Dudley
35 mi
00h 38m
To Lawrence
36.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Road

    1057 ft · 23 sec · Center Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Dudley Oxford Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Dudley Oxford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Dudley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dudley Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Charlton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Charlton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sutton Avenue

    2982 ft · 60 sec · Sutton Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1899 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dudley and Lawrence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
34.8 mi · 49%
Sutton Avenue
26.4 mi · 37%
Dudley Oxford Road
3.6 mi · 5%
Dudley Road
1.77 mi · 2%
Charlton Street
0.78 mi · 1%
South Union Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

34.2 mi · 00h 39m

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 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
60.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 38m from Dudley
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Dudley and 36.7 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Lawrence is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

21 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

43 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dudley and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 60.2 mi (96.88 km).

Dudley

#1 Dudley

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,663
Coordinates42.0451000, -71.9300700
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Road (-71.930146, 42.045117)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.58 L · about $9.84
Round trip
$19.68
5.06 gal · 19.16 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.84 $19.68
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.12 $22.25
Premium $4.80 $12.14 $24.28
Diesel $4.49 $11.35 $22.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dudley and Lawrence. The current time is 02:27:37.

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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.