How far is Lawrence, MA from Belchertown, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Belchertown, MA is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
96.42 mi
02h 05m
Flight
69.71 mi
112.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.71 mi
Kilometers
112.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.42 mi
Kilometers
155.17 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belchertown
Tue, Jun 2, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Wed, Jun 3, 2:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-06-02T21:50
Arrive Belchertown
Tue, Jun 2, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
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
Worcester
MA

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

From Lawrence
48.2 mi
01h 02m
To Belchertown
48.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  19. 19

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

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware

    1.3 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  26. 26

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

    1.3 km · 60 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Main Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Sykes Street

    735 ft · 19 sec · Sykes Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Palmer Street

    59 m · 6 sec · Palmer Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Palmer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1629 ft · 34 sec · Bridge Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Belchertown Street

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

  33. 33

    Continue on South Liberty Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · South Liberty Street

  34. 34

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1357 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
33.5 mi · 35%
Massachusetts Turnpike
27.4 mi · 28%
I 290 West
20 mi · 21%
South Liberty Street
4.11 mi · 4%
North Washington Street
2.11 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

23.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worcester
01h 02m from Lawrence
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lawrence and Sunny near Belchertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Worcester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Lawrence and 48.3 miles from Belchertown.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Worcester

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

32 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

54 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

58 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Belchertown. Straight-line distance: 69.71 mi (112.19 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Belchertown

City in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population15,103
Coordinates42.2770400, -72.4009200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Belchertown (-72.40092, 42.27704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.88 L · about $13.23
Round trip
$26.45
6.8 gal · 25.76 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.23 $26.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.95 $29.90
Premium $4.80 $16.32 $32.63
Diesel $4.49 $15.26 $30.52

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Belchertown. The current time is 21:50:01.

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.