How far is Lawrence, MA from Hopedale, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Hopedale, MA is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.9 mi
01h 08m
Flight
44.25 mi
71.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.25 mi
Kilometers
71.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.9 mi
Kilometers
88.36 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopedale
Fri, May 1, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Fri, May 1, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-05-01T08:01
Arrive Hopedale
Fri, May 1, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Boxborough
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Lawrence
27.5 mi
00h 34m
To Hopedale
27.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton

    1316 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge

    114 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Adin Street

    2776 ft · 1 min · Adin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dutcher Street

    558 ft · 21 sec · Dutcher Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hope Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Hope Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hopedale Street

    79 m · 11 sec · Hopedale Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hopedale Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
48.2 mi · 88%
East Main Street
1.62 mi · 3%
Cedar Street
1.22 mi · 2%
US 3
0.82 mi · 1%
Adin Street
0.53 mi · 1%
South Union Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

38.1 mi · 00h 44m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boxborough
00h 34m from Lawrence
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Sunny near Hopedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Boxborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Lawrence and 27.5 miles from Hopedale.

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

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.55 one way or $15.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boxborough

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 Boxborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

25 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Hopedale. Straight-line distance: 44.25 mi (71.21 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hopedale

Town in Massachusetts

Population5,934
Coordinates42.1306500, -71.5411700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Hopedale (-71.54117, 42.13065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.33 L · about $7.55
Round trip
$15.09
3.88 gal · 14.66 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.55 $15.09
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.53 $17.06
Premium $4.80 $9.31 $18.62
Diesel $4.49 $8.71 $17.41

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Hopedale. The current time is 08:01:54.

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.