How far is Lawrence, MA from Mendon, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Mendon, MA is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
56.45 mi
01h 10m
Flight
46.05 mi
74.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.05 mi
Kilometers
74.11 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.45 mi
Kilometers
90.85 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mendon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Mendon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Boxborough
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Lawrence
28.2 mi
00h 35m
To Mendon
28.2 mi
00h 35m

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
60°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 Mendon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Milford Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Milford Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    836 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    52 m · 4 sec · Maple Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
48.2 mi · 85%
East Main Street
1.61 mi · 3%
Cedar Street
1.22 mi · 2%
Mendon Street
1.15 mi · 2%
Milford Street
0.97 mi · 2%
US 3
0.82 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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boxborough
00h 35m from Lawrence
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Partly Sunny near Mendon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 28.2 miles from Lawrence and 28.2 miles from Mendon.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.74 one way or $15.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Mendon. Straight-line distance: 46.05 mi (74.11 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Mendon

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,233
Coordinates42.1056500, -71.5522900
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Mendon (-71.55229, 42.10565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.54 L · about $7.74
Round trip
$15.48
3.98 gal · 15.08 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.74 $15.48
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.75 $17.50
Premium $4.80 $9.55 $19.10
Diesel $4.49 $8.93 $17.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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There is no time difference between Lawrence and Mendon. The current time is 00:55:39.

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.