How far is Lawrence, MA from Northbridge, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Northbridge, MA is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
55.18 mi
01h 14m
Flight
45.7 mi
73.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.7 mi
Kilometers
73.55 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.18 mi
Kilometers
88.81 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Northbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
27.6 mi
00h 37m
To Northbridge
27.6 mi
00h 37m

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
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.2 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Upton

    2111 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Hopkinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · School Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Quaker Street

    1348 ft · 29 sec · Quaker Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Allyn Road

    145 m · 23 sec · Allyn Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Brookway Drive

    1882 ft · 1 min · Brookway Drive

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto School Street

    1584 ft · 39 sec · School Street

  24. 24

    Continue on School Street Branch

    89 m · 16 sec · School Street Branch

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    2087 ft · 2 min · Church Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Beanes Lane

    140 m · 25 sec · Beanes Lane

  27. 27

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
44.2 mi · 80%
West Main Street
2.33 mi · 4%
Pleasant Street
1.87 mi · 3%
Hopkinton Road
1.58 mi · 3%
School Street
1.12 mi · 2%
US 3
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

34.2 mi · 00h 39m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boxborough
00h 37m from Lawrence
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Mostly Sunny near Northbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 27.6 miles from Lawrence and 27.6 miles from Northbridge.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:02 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 Partly Sunny around Lawrence and Mostly Sunny near Northbridge.

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 Northbridge. Straight-line distance: 45.7 mi (73.55 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 Northbridge

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population16,621
Coordinates42.1514800, -71.6495100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Northbridge (-71.64951, 42.15148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $7.59
Round trip
$15.17
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Northbridge. The current time is 05:53:40.

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.