How far is Lawrence, MA from Rutland, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Rutland, MA is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
56.08 mi
01h 19m
Flight
46.27 mi
74.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.27 mi
Kilometers
74.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.08 mi
Kilometers
90.26 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rutland
Tue, May 12, 10:34 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Tue, May 12, 11:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-05-12T21:14
Arrive Rutland
Tue, May 12, 10:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Harvard
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Lawrence
28 mi
00h 39m
To Rutland
28.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Leominster Connector

    2912 ft · 1 min · Leominster Connector

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    944 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    86 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Redemption Rock Trail

    1027 ft · 26 sec · Redemption Rock Trail

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Legg Road

    2293 ft · 39 sec · Legg Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Raymond Huntington Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Raymond Huntington Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Laurel Street

    135 m · 10 sec · Laurel Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Manning Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Manning Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wachusett Street

    1312 ft · 28 sec · Wachusett Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Quinapoxet Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Quinapoxet Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Avenue

    1843 ft · 51 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue

  31. 31

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

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    3052 ft · 1 min · Maple Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
20.7 mi · 37%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 19%
Leominster Connector
10.4 mi · 19%
Main Street
3.75 mi · 7%
Manning Street
1.87 mi · 3%
Quinapoxet Street
1.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harvard
00h 39m from Lawrence
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lawrence and Sunny near Rutland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Lawrence and 28.1 miles from Rutland.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.70 one way or $15.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lawrence and Sunny near Rutland.

Stop Ideas Near Harvard

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 Harvard and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

28 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Rutland. Straight-line distance: 46.27 mi (74.47 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Rutland

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population9,024
Coordinates42.3695400, -71.9481300
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Rutland (-71.94813, 42.36954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.49 L · about $7.70
Round trip
$15.40
3.96 gal · 14.98 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.70 $15.40
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.71 $17.41
Premium $4.80 $9.50 $19.00
Diesel $4.49 $8.89 $17.77

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Rutland. The current time is 21:14:36.

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.