How far is Lawrence, MA from Sharon, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Sharon, MA is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
52.7 mi
01h 12m
Flight
40.31 mi
64.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.31 mi
Kilometers
64.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.7 mi
Kilometers
84.81 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharon
Tue, May 12, 7:53 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Tue, May 12, 9:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-05-12T18:41
Arrive Sharon
Tue, May 12, 7:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
26.3 mi
00h 36m
To Sharon
26.3 mi
00h 36m

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
57°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    2385 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1633 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Coney Street, Walpole, Norwood Street, Sharon

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Norwood Street, Sharon

    83 m · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Coney Street

    698 ft · 17 sec · Coney Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Norwood Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Norwood Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Norwood Street

    61 m · 5 sec · Norwood Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Upland Road

    1271 ft · 25 sec · Upland Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Depot Street

    1468 ft · 31 sec · Depot Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Post Office Square

    20 m · 1 sec · Post Office Square

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Office Square

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
26.6 mi · 50%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 15%
I 95 South
5.34 mi · 10%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 6%
I 495 South
2.53 mi · 5%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 5%
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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston
00h 36m from Lawrence
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lawrence and Mostly Sunny near Sharon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 26.3 miles from Lawrence and 26.3 miles from Sharon.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 1.4 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 1.5 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 13.6 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 1.3 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 Sharon. Straight-line distance: 40.31 mi (64.88 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sharon

City in Massachusetts

Population18,864
Coordinates42.1237100, -71.1786600
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Sharon (-71.17866, 42.12371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.47
3.72 gal · 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.24 $14.47
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.18 $16.36
Premium $4.80 $8.93 $17.85
Diesel $4.49 $8.35 $16.70

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Sharon. The current time is 18:41:19.

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.