How far is Hudson, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Hudson, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.94 mi
00h 41m
Flight
29.93 mi
48.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.93 mi
Kilometers
48.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.94 mi
Kilometers
59.45 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Mon, May 4, 10:30 PM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Mon, May 4, 11:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-05-04T21:49
Arrive Lawrence
Mon, May 4, 10:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Westford
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Hudson
17.6 mi
00h 20m
To Lawrence
19.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    70 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

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

    960 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Washington Street

    75 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hudson Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hudson Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1021 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    1896 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
29.4 mi · 80%
Hudson Road
1.61 mi · 4%
Lincoln Street
1.27 mi · 3%
South Union Street
0.72 mi · 2%
Parker Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

29.1 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westford
00h 20m from Hudson
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hudson and Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Hudson and 19.3 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.06 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudson and Sunny near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Westford

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

24 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

34 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

36 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 29.93 mi (48.16 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population19,732
Coordinates42.3917600, -71.5661800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.566114, 42.391666)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $5.06
Round trip
$10.11
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.06 $10.11
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.72 $11.43
Premium $4.80 $6.24 $12.48
Diesel $4.49 $5.83 $11.67

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 Hudson and Lawrence. The current time is 21:49:11.

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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.