How far is Lawrence, MA from Dedham, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Dedham, MA is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.01 mi
00h 58m
Flight
32.15 mi
51.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.15 mi
Kilometers
51.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.01 mi
Kilometers
70.82 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dedham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-23T05:07
Arrive Dedham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Burlington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lawrence
22 mi
00h 29m
To Dedham
22 mi
00h 29m

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
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 3 South: Burlington, Logan Airport

    1870 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 South

    2258 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    17.1 mi · 23 min · Yankee Division Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 135: Needham, Natick

    984 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Street

    3221 ft · 1 min · West Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Common Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Common Street

  21. 21

    Continue on High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  22. 22

    Continue on High Street

    40 m · 2 sec · High Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Street

    2864 ft · 1 min · East Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
17.1 mi · 39%
US 3 South
10.6 mi · 24%
I 495 South
9.58 mi · 22%
Common Street
1.14 mi · 3%
US 3
0.82 mi · 2%
High Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

17.1 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 29m from Lawrence
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Partly Sunny near Dedham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Lawrence and 22 miles from Dedham.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lawrence and Partly Sunny near Dedham.

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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 Burlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.8 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Dedham. Straight-line distance: 32.15 mi (51.74 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Dedham

Town in Massachusetts

Population25,345
Coordinates42.2417700, -71.1661600
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Dedham (-71.16616, 42.24177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.88 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.06
3.1 gal · 11.76 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.03 $12.06
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.82 $13.63
Premium $4.80 $7.44 $14.88
Diesel $4.49 $6.96 $13.91

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 Dedham. The current time is 05:07:23.

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.