How far is Lawrence, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Newton, MA is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.36 mi
00h 45m
Flight
25.68 mi
41.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.68 mi
Kilometers
41.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.36 mi
Kilometers
60.13 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-23T03:27
Arrive Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Billerica
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Lawrence
18.7 mi
00h 22m
To Newton
18.7 mi
00h 22m

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
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 3 South: Burlington, Logan Airport

    1870 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 South

    2258 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Yankee Division Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Newton, Weston

    795 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    71 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    720 ft · 14 sec · South Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 South
10.6 mi · 28%
Yankee Division Highway
10.2 mi · 27%
I 495 South
9.58 mi · 26%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.07 mi · 8%
US 3
0.82 mi · 2%
I 95 South
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

10.2 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Billerica
00h 22m from Lawrence
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Partly Sunny near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Billerica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Lawrence and 18.7 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Billerica

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

27 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Haverhill station

28 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

28 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Newton. Straight-line distance: 25.68 mi (41.32 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.27
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.13 $10.27
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.80 $11.61
Premium $4.80 $6.33 $12.67
Diesel $4.49 $5.92 $11.85

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 Newton. The current time is 03:27:51.

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.