How far is Hanson, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Hanson, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanson and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanson and Lawrence.
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Start on Liberty Street
26 m · 2 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on East Washington Street
821 ft · 35 sec · East Washington Street
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Continue on Spring Street
2783 ft · 59 sec · Spring Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Whitman Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street
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Continue on Plymouth Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Plymouth Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Whitman Rotary
21 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Street
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Exit the rotary onto Plymouth Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1676 ft · 44 sec · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Bedford Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1070 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Boston
2159 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
4.2 mi · 5 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 · 38 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
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Hanson and Sunny near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanson to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Hanson and 28.7 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Hanson and Sunny near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Boston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boston.
South Station
North Station
Back Bay station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanson and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 45.99 mi (74.01 km).
#1 Hanson
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 10,951 |
| Coordinates | 42.0751000, -70.8800400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.62 | $15.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
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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