How far is Lawrence, MA from Pepperell, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Pepperell, MA is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.6 mi
00h 45m
Flight
21.79 mi
35.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.79 mi
Kilometers
35.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.6 mi
Kilometers
46.02 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pepperell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Pepperell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Chelmsford
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lawrence
14.3 mi
00h 22m
To Pepperell
14.3 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
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 3 North: Nashua New Hampshire

    2656 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Nashua New Hampshire

    1 km · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Westford Road, Westford

    77 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Westford Road

    2187 ft · 52 sec · Westford Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dunstable Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2603 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lowell Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lowell Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Tarbell Street

    2062 ft · 1 min · Tarbell Street

  24. 24

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

    96 m · 16 sec · Groton Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward River Road

    74 m · 4 sec · River Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto River Road

    41 m · 7 sec · River Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
9.58 mi · 34%
US 3 North
6.83 mi · 24%
Pleasant Street
2.8 mi · 10%
Lowell Road
1.76 mi · 6%
Dunstable Road
1.46 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.29 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

9.25 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelmsford
00h 22m from Lawrence
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Partly Sunny near Pepperell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Chelmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Lawrence and 14.3 miles from Pepperell.

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

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chelmsford

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

24 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Pepperell. Straight-line distance: 21.79 mi (35.06 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Pepperell

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population12,043
Coordinates42.6659200, -71.5884000
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Pepperell (-71.5884, 42.66592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.82 L · about $3.93
Round trip
$7.86
2.02 gal · 7.64 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.93 $7.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.44 $8.88
Premium $4.80 $4.85 $9.69
Diesel $4.49 $4.53 $9.07

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 Pepperell. The current time is 06:43:50.

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.