How far is Lawrence, MA from Cohasset, MA?
The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Cohasset, MA is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
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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.
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.
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Cohasset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Cohasset.
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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
3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
1146 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard
624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
1514 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street
1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension
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Turn left onto Adams Street
1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street
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Turn straight onto Hancock Street
1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street
67 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
138 m · 8 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Fore River Bridge
1767 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Broad Cove Road
3272 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road
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Continue on Otis Street
2931 ft · 1 min · Otis Street
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Continue on Summer Street
848 ft · 15 sec · Summer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rotary Circle
41 m · 2 sec · Justice Cushing Way
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Exit the rotary onto Justice Cushing Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Justice Cushing Way
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Turn left onto East Street
1879 ft · 38 sec · East Street
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Continue on East Street
2903 ft · 58 sec · East Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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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 Cohasset.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Partly Sunny near Cohasset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Cohasset?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 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?
Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Lawrence and 24.2 miles from Cohasset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lawrence and Partly Sunny near Cohasset.
Stop Ideas Near Somerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerville.
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Cohasset. Straight-line distance: 37 mi (59.55 km).
#1 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cohasset
City in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 8,529 |
| Coordinates | 42.2417700, -70.8036500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cohasset (-70.80365, 42.24177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.47 | $14.95 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.16 | $16.32 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
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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