How far is Lawrence, MA from Norfolk, MA?
The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Norfolk, MA is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Norfolk.
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Start on Essex Street
25 m · 6 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Amesbury Street
2276 ft · 50 sec · Amesbury Street
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Continue on Parker Street
2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street
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Continue on Winthrop Avenue
1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue
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Turn right onto South Union Street
2720 ft · 54 sec · South Union Street
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Continue on Connector Road
1243 ft · 25 sec · Connector Road
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Turn straight onto South Broadway
50 m · 4 sec · South Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
1786 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1068 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1320 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1931 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 3 South: Burlington, Logan Airport
1870 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3 South
2258 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
18.5 mi · 25 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 109 West: Westwood
1742 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto High Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · High Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Continue on Fisher Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Fisher Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Norfolk Street
1 km · 1 min · Norfolk Street
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Continue on West Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Continue on Main Street
1901 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Union Street
41 m · 3 sec · Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Union Street
32 m · 9 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Union Street
26 m · 2 sec · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Norfolk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
18.5 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Lawrence and 27.7 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.59 one way or $15.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingston.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 41.43 mi (66.67 km).
#1 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norfolk
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 11,938 |
| Coordinates | 42.1195400, -71.3250600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norfolk (-71.32506, 42.11954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.57 | $17.15 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
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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