How far is Lawrence, MA from Brewster, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Brewster, MA is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
110.82 mi
02h 29m
Flight
85.64 mi
137.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.64 mi
Kilometers
137.83 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.82 mi
Kilometers
178.35 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewster
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Brewster
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
North Pembroke
MA

Census designated place

From Lawrence
55.4 mi
01h 14m
To Brewster
55.4 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
Brewster Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Boston

    1946 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    22.8 mi · 31 min · Mid Cape Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 134 North: Dennis

    1815 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East West Dennis Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East West Dennis Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Airline Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Airline Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Satucket Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Satucket Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Stony Brook Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Stony Brook Road

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Harwich Road

    91 m · 6 sec · Harwich Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harwich Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 28%
Mid Cape Highway
22.8 mi · 21%
I 93 South
20 mi · 18%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 11%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 7%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

30.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Pembroke
01h 14m from Lawrence
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Chance T-storms near Brewster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

North Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Lawrence and 55.4 miles from Brewster.

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 25.2 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.21 one way or $30.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lawrence and Chance T-storms near Brewster.

Stop Ideas Near North Pembroke

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

36 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

38 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Brewster. Straight-line distance: 85.64 mi (137.83 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Brewster

Town in Massachusetts

Population9,772
Coordinates41.7601100, -70.0828000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Brewster (-70.0828, 41.76011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.8 L · about $15.21
Round trip
$30.42
7.82 gal · 29.6 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.21 $30.42
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.19 $34.38
Premium $4.80 $18.76 $37.53
Diesel $4.49 $17.55 $35.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Brewster. The current time is 03:40:25.

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.