How far is Lawrence, MA from Oxford, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Oxford, MA is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
84.98 mi
01h 49m
Flight
73.83 mi
118.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.83 mi
Kilometers
118.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.98 mi
Kilometers
136.76 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-19T02:42
Arrive Oxford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Randolph
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Lawrence
42.5 mi
00h 54m
To Oxford
42.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Oxford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Sunday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

    876 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Nauset Street

    1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Purchase Street

    3170 ft · 1 min · Purchase Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Coggeshall Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Coggeshall Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Howland Road

    2495 ft · 55 sec · Howland Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    69 m · 10 sec · Adams Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Brown Street

    120 m · 17 sec · Brown Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brown Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
23.4 mi · 28%
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 27%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 9%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 3%
I 495 South
2.53 mi · 3%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 54m from Lawrence
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lawrence and Rain Showers Likely near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Lawrence and 42.5 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.68 one way or $25.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lawrence and Rain Showers Likely near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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 Randolph and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.7 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 11.6 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
Chelsea City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Chelsea City Hall

Chelsea , MA
500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
Rating 3.7/5 94 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Randolph.

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

23 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 73.83 mi (118.81 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Oxford

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population13,941
Coordinates41.6556600, -70.9064300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Oxford (-70.90643, 41.65566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.33 L · about $12.68
Round trip
$25.36
6.52 gal · 24.66 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.68 $25.36
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.33 $28.67
Premium $4.80 $15.64 $31.29
Diesel $4.49 $14.63 $29.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Oxford. The current time is 02:42:30.

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.