How far is Lawrence, MA from Scituate, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Scituate, MA is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
58.19 mi
01h 21m
Flight
41.76 mi
67.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.76 mi
Kilometers
67.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.19 mi
Kilometers
93.65 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scituate
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-23T01:21
Arrive Scituate
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Boston
MA

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

From Lawrence
29.1 mi
00h 40m
To Scituate
29.1 mi
00h 40m

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
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 53, MA 123: Hanover, Norwell

    1734 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    3226 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Webster Street

    1070 ft · 21 sec · Webster Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Cornet Stetson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cornet Stetson Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Country Way

    89 m · 5 sec · Country Way

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Country Way

    1265 ft · 43 sec · Country Way

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Road

    538 ft · 14 sec · Stockbridge Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Stockbridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto First Parish Road

    2048 ft · 58 sec · First Parish Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on First Parish Road

    71 m · 7 sec · First Parish Road

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Front Street

    1180 ft · 29 sec · Front Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Allen Place

    81 m · 12 sec · Allen Place

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Place

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
20 mi · 34%
MA 3 South
11.1 mi · 19%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 14%
Main Street
4.92 mi · 8%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 5%
I 495 South
2.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Merge slight left

19.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston
00h 40m from Lawrence
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Partly Sunny near Scituate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Lawrence and 29.1 miles from Scituate.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boston

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 Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 0.9 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 0.8 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 1 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

South Station

1 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

1 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

2 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Scituate. Straight-line distance: 41.76 mi (67.21 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Scituate

Seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population19,047
Coordinates42.1959300, -70.7258700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Scituate (-70.72587, 42.19593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.95
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.97 $15.95
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.01 $18.03
Premium $4.80 $9.84 $19.68
Diesel $4.49 $9.20 $18.40

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 Scituate. The current time is 01:21:24.

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.