How far is Hyannis, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Hyannis, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.55 mi
02h 01m
Flight
85.65 mi
137.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.65 mi
Kilometers
137.84 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.55 mi
Kilometers
166.65 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Wed, Apr 22, 9:31 PM EDT
Return by in Hyannis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hyannis
2026-04-22T19:29
Arrive Lawrence
Wed, Apr 22, 9:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hyannis
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
Norwell
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Hyannis
49.5 mi
01h 00m
To Lawrence
54.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hyannis Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using West Barnstable as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

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

    547 ft · 17 sec · Ocean Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Old Colony Road

    1071 ft · 35 sec · Old Colony Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Center Street

    1354 ft · 30 sec · Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Barnstable Road

    3010 ft · 1 min · Barnstable Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Rotary

    139 m · 8 sec · Iyannough Road

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Iyannough Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Iyannough Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

    1780 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  15. 15

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

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hyannis 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 41%
I 93 North
30 mi · 29%
Mid Cape Highway
13.1 mi · 13%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 3%
Iyannough Road
3.03 mi · 3%
I 495 North
2.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwell
01h 00m from Hyannis
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hyannis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Norwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Hyannis and 54.1 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.20 one way or $28.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hyannis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Norwell

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

31 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hyannis and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 85.65 mi (137.84 km).

Hyannis

#1 Hyannis

Village in town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,120
Coordinates41.6528900, -70.2828000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.282532, 41.652756)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.83 L · about $14.20
Round trip
$28.40
7.3 gal · 27.66 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.20 $28.40
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.05 $32.10
Premium $4.80 $17.52 $35.03
Diesel $4.49 $16.38 $32.76

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Hyannis and Lawrence. The current time is 19:29:47.

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.