How far is Lawrence, MA from Bridgewater, MA?
The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Bridgewater, MA is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Bridgewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Bridgewater.
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Start on Essex Street
25 m · 6 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Amesbury Street
2276 ft · 50 sec · Amesbury Street
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Continue on Parker Street
2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street
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Continue on Winthrop Avenue
1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue
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Turn right onto South Union Street
2720 ft · 54 sec · South Union Street
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Continue on Connector Road
1243 ft · 25 sec · Connector Road
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Turn straight onto South Broadway
50 m · 4 sec · South Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
1786 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Boston
1946 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane
1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane
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Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 106 East: West Bridgewater
1174 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto West Center Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Center Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
26 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Bridgewater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 93 South
Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lawrence and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bridgewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Bridgewater?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Lawrence and 30 miles from Bridgewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lawrence and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bridgewater.
Stop Ideas Near South Boston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Boston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Bridgewater. Straight-line distance: 50.44 mi (81.17 km).
#1 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgewater
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 27,689 |
| Coordinates | 41.9903800, -70.9750400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgewater (-70.97504, 41.99038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.13 | $20.25 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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