How far is Lawrence, MA from Falmouth, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Falmouth, MA is about 99.4 miles (160 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
99.44 mi
02h 13m
Flight
84.64 mi
136.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.64 mi
Kilometers
136.21 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.44 mi
Kilometers
160.04 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 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
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Falmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Norwell
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lawrence
49.7 mi
01h 06m
To Falmouth
49.7 mi
01h 06m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1458 ft · 22 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

    142 m · 16 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    635 ft · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary

    9.4 mi · 14 min

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Palmer Avenue

    1289 ft · 40 sec · Palmer Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1169 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Elm Arch Way

    56 m · 14 sec · Elm Arch Way

  31. 31

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 31%
I 93 South
20 mi · 20%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 12%
Hero's Circle
9.5 mi · 10%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 8%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.03 mi · 4%
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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwell
01h 06m from Lawrence
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.4 miles (160 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Norwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Lawrence and 49.7 miles from Falmouth.

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

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Lawrence is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Norwell

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

31 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 84.64 mi (136.21 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Falmouth

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population31,107
Coordinates41.5515000, -70.6147500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Falmouth (-70.61475, 41.5515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.28 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.31
7.02 gal · 26.56 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.65 $27.31
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.43 $30.87
Premium $4.80 $16.84 $33.69
Diesel $4.49 $15.75 $31.51

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 Falmouth. The current time is 04:11:53.

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.