How far is Granby, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Granby, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 98 miles (157.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.98 mi
01h 50m
Flight
75.65 mi
121.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.65 mi
Kilometers
121.74 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.98 mi
Kilometers
157.68 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Tue, May 5, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Granby
Tue, May 5, 4:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granby
2026-05-05T00:39
Arrive Lawrence
Tue, May 5, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granby
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
Grafton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Granby
52.1 mi
00h 55m
To Lawrence
45.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    810 ft · 29 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ferry Hill Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ferry Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fuller Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fuller Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Rood Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rood Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Center Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    755 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    50.8 mi · 59 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

    3219 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    41.4 mi · 48 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granby 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
50.8 mi · 52%
I 495 North
42.3 mi · 43%
East Street
2.41 mi · 2%
Center Street
1.72 mi · 2%
Fuller Street
1.4 mi · 1%
Rood Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

50.8 mi · 00h 59m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 55m from Granby
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Granby and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98 miles (157.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Granby and 45.9 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Granby and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

48 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granby and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 75.65 mi (121.74 km).

Granby

#1 Granby

Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,262
Coordinates42.2564800, -72.5162000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-72.516591, 42.256587)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.09 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
6.92 gal · 26.18 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.21 $30.43
Premium $4.80 $16.60 $33.21
Diesel $4.49 $15.53 $31.06

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Granby and Lawrence. The current time is 00:39:53.

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.