How far is Lawrence, MA from Kingston, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Kingston, MA is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
63.97 mi
01h 23m
Flight
54.08 mi
87.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.08 mi
Kilometers
87.04 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.97 mi
Kilometers
102.95 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Tue, May 12, 8:52 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Tue, May 12, 10:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-05-12T19:28
Arrive Kingston
Tue, May 12, 8:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
South Boston
MA

This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.

From Lawrence
32 mi
00h 41m
To Kingston
32 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.1 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth

    1521 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2164 ft · 57 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Landing Road

    1241 ft · 34 sec · Landing Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Landing Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
25.1 mi · 39%
I 93 South
20 mi · 31%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 12%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 5%
I 495 South
2.53 mi · 4%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

25.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Boston
00h 41m from Lawrence
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lawrence and Sunny near Kingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Lawrence and 32 miles from Kingston.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lawrence and Sunny near Kingston.

Stop Ideas Near South Boston

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 South Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 3.5 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 3.5 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 4.8 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 3.6 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 South Boston.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 54.08 mi (87.04 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kingston

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population12,208
Coordinates41.9945500, -70.7244800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Kingston (-70.72448, 41.99455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.54 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.58
4.52 gal · 17.08 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.79 $17.58
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.94 $19.87
Premium $4.80 $10.85 $21.69
Diesel $4.49 $10.14 $20.29

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Kingston. The current time is 19:28:13.

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.