How far is Lawrence, MA from Pittsfield, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Pittsfield, MA is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.51 mi
03h 08m
Flight
107.42 mi
172.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.42 mi
Kilometers
172.87 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.51 mi
Kilometers
240.62 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-23T00:32
Arrive Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brimfield
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Lawrence
74.7 mi
01h 34m
To Pittsfield
74.9 mi
01h 34m

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
63°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 Pittsfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  19. 19

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

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

    3137 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pittsfield Road

  34. 34

    Continue on South Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Bank Row

    614 ft · 8 sec · Bank Row

  36. 36

    Continue on East Street

    2002 ft · 1 min · East Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Fourth Street

    1149 ft · 46 sec · Fourth Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Lanckton Court

    67 m · 8 sec · Lanckton Court

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lanckton Court

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
79.3 mi · 53%
I 495 South
33.5 mi · 22%
I 290 West
20 mi · 13%
South Street
2.87 mi · 2%
Pittsfield Road
2.52 mi · 2%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

68 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
107.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brimfield
01h 34m from Lawrence
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Mostly Sunny near Pittsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Lawrence and 74.9 miles from Pittsfield.

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

The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.54 one way or $41.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brimfield

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

32 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

38 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Pittsfield. Straight-line distance: 107.42 mi (172.87 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Pittsfield

The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Population41,834
Coordinates42.4500800, -73.2453800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Pittsfield (-73.24538, 42.45008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.97 L · about $20.54
Round trip
$41.08
10.56 gal · 39.94 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.54 $41.08
Mid-grade $4.40 $23.22 $46.43
Premium $4.80 $25.34 $50.68
Diesel $4.49 $23.70 $47.39

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 Pittsfield. The current time is 00:32:44.

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.