How far is Hingham, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Hingham, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
52.14 mi
01h 05m
Flight
35.03 mi
56.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.03 mi
Kilometers
56.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.14 mi
Kilometers
83.91 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Sat, May 2, 8:55 PM EDT
Return by in Hingham
Sat, May 2, 10:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hingham
2026-05-02T19:50
Arrive Lawrence
Sat, May 2, 8:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hingham
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
Medford
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Hingham
21.6 mi
00h 32m
To Lawrence
30.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    15 m · 6 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Street

    65 m · 7 sec · Central Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Street

    73 m · 5 sec · North Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Fore River Bridge

    1768 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    142 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Street

    58 m · 3 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street

    1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Newport Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Hancock Street

    1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Neponset Avenue

    1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard

    75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  21. 21

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

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hingham 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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
21.9 mi · 42%
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 6%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 6%
I 495 North
2.66 mi · 5%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 4%
Lincoln Street
2.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

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

21.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medford
00h 32m from Hingham
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hingham 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 Hingham to Lawrence?

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Hingham and 30.6 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Medford

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 Medford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 6 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 6 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 5.9 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 Medford.

RAIL

North Station

7 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

8 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

9 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hingham and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 35.03 mi (56.38 km).

Hingham

#1 Hingham

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population24,720
Coordinates42.2417700, -70.8897700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: South Street (-70.889828, 42.241866)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.32
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.16 $14.32
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.09 $16.18
Premium $4.80 $8.83 $17.66
Diesel $4.49 $8.26 $16.52

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hingham and Lawrence. The current time is 19:50:00.

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.