How far is Lawrence, MA from Bellingham, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Bellingham, MA is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
58.06 mi
01h 11m
Flight
45.71 mi
73.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.71 mi
Kilometers
73.56 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.06 mi
Kilometers
93.44 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Sun, May 3, 5:32 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Sun, May 3, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-05-03T04:21
Arrive Bellingham
Sun, May 3, 5:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Bolton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Lawrence
29 mi
00h 35m
To Bellingham
29 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.8 mi · 49 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 126: Medway, Bellingham

    1449 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hartford Avenue

    1250 ft · 43 sec · Hartford Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
52.8 mi · 91%
North Main Street
1.94 mi · 3%
US 3
0.82 mi · 1%
South Union Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Parker Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Amesbury Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

42.8 mi · 00h 49m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 35m from Lawrence
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bellingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Lawrence and 29 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bellingham.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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 Bolton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bolton.

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

41 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 45.71 mi (73.56 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Bellingham

Town of the United States

Population17,336
Coordinates42.0867600, -71.4745100
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Bellingham (-71.47451, 42.08676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.76 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.95
4.1 gal · 15.52 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.97 $15.95
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.01 $18.03
Premium $4.80 $9.84 $19.68
Diesel $4.49 $9.20 $18.40

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Bellingham. The current time is 04:21:23.

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.