How far is Lawrence, MA from Hingham, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Hingham, MA is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
43.58 mi
01h 04m
Flight
35.03 mi
56.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.03 mi
Kilometers
56.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.58 mi
Kilometers
70.14 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hingham
Sat, May 2, 10:03 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Sat, May 2, 11:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-05-02T20:59
Arrive Hingham
Sat, May 2, 10:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Medford
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Lawrence
21.8 mi
00h 32m
To Hingham
21.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street

    67 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    138 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Fore River Bridge

    1767 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge

  27. 27

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Central Street

    65 m · 12 sec · Central Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Street

    15 m · 2 sec · South Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
20 mi · 46%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 9%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 7%
I 495 South
2.53 mi · 6%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 6%
Lincoln Street
2.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medford
00h 32m from Lawrence
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Mostly Sunny near Hingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Lawrence and 21.8 miles from Hingham.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.99 one way or $11.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lawrence and Mostly Sunny near Hingham.

Stop Ideas Near Medford

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 Medford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5.7 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 5.7 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 5.6 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 Medford.

RAIL

North Station

7 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

8 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

9 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Hingham. Straight-line distance: 35.03 mi (56.38 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hingham

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population24,720
Coordinates42.2417700, -70.8897700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Hingham (-70.88977, 42.24177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
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
1.54 gal
5.82 L · about $5.99
Round trip
$11.98
3.08 gal · 11.64 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.99 $11.98
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.77 $13.54
Premium $4.80 $7.39 $14.78
Diesel $4.49 $6.91 $13.82

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Hingham. The current time is 20:59:32.

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.