How far is Lawrence, MA from Adams, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Adams, MA is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.9 mi
03h 17m
Flight
99.46 mi
160.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.46 mi
Kilometers
160.07 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.9 mi
Kilometers
210.67 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adams
Fri, Apr 17, 1:03 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Fri, Apr 17, 4:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-17T09:45
Arrive Adams
Fri, Apr 17, 1:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Orange
MA

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lawrence
65.4 mi
01h 38m
To Adams
65.6 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Essex Street

    25 m · 6 sec · Essex Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Amesbury Street

    2276 ft · 50 sec · Amesbury Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Union Street

    2720 ft · 54 sec · South Union Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Connector Road

    1243 ft · 25 sec · Connector Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Broadway

    50 m · 4 sec · South Broadway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro

    1786 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1068 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1320 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1931 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on French King Highway

    2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail

  24. 24

    Continue on French King Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams

    1081 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    10 mi · 15 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Connector Road

    1036 ft · 21 sec · Connector Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ashfield Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Ashfield Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Lower Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lower Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ashfield Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Ashfield Mountain Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ashfield Mountain Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Suburban Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Suburban Drive

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Spruce Corner Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Spruce Corner Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Plainfield Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Plainfield Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Main Street

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Main Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Main Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Savoy Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Orchard Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Orchard Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Center Street

    819 ft · 18 sec · Center Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Park Street

    1394 ft · 20 sec · Park Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto East Maple Street

    94 m · 20 sec · East Maple Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    59 m · 10 sec · Depot Street

  45. 45

    Turn right

    23 m · 8 sec

  46. 46

    Turn right

    100 m · 24 sec

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Adams.

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
47 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 28%
I 495 South
20.7 mi · 16%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 8%
MA 2 West
10.6 mi · 8%
Mohawk Trail
7.15 mi · 5%
Main Street
6.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

37.2 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
99.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange
01h 38m from Lawrence
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers near Adams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Lawrence and 65.6 miles from Adams.

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

The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.97 one way or $35.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers near Adams.

Stop Ideas Near Orange

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

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

RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

24 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

29 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Adams. Straight-line distance: 99.46 mi (160.07 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Adams

#2 Adams

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population7,955
Coordinates42.6242500, -73.1176000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Adams (-73.1176, 42.62425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.49 L · about $17.97
Round trip
$35.94
9.24 gal · 34.98 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.97 $35.94
Mid-grade $4.40 $20.31 $40.63
Premium $4.80 $22.17 $44.34
Diesel $4.49 $20.73 $41.47

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Adams. The current time is 09:45:52.

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.