How far is Lawrence, MA from South Yarmouth, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to South Yarmouth, MA is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
103.24 mi
02h 16m
Flight
87.61 mi
140.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.61 mi
Kilometers
140.99 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.24 mi
Kilometers
166.15 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Yarmouth
Sun, Apr 19, 10:57 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-19T08:40
Arrive South Yarmouth
Sun, Apr 19, 10:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hanover
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Lawrence
51.6 mi
01h 08m
To South Yarmouth
51.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
South Yarmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Sunday
Using West Barnstable as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and South Yarmouth.

  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

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    19.3 mi · 26 min · Mid Cape Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Yarmouth, Dennis

    1475 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Station Avenue, Bass River

    62 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Station Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Station Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    78 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 30%
I 93 South
20 mi · 19%
Mid Cape Highway
19.3 mi · 19%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 12%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 8%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

30.9 mi · 00h 39m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanover
01h 08m from Lawrence
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lawrence and Rain Showers Likely near South Yarmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to South Yarmouth?

The road trip is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Lawrence and 51.6 miles from South Yarmouth.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.16 one way or $28.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lawrence and Rain Showers Likely near South Yarmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Hanover

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

33 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

34 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

35 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and South Yarmouth. Straight-line distance: 87.61 mi (140.99 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
South Yarmouth

#2 South Yarmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population11,092
Coordinates41.6667800, -70.1847400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: South Yarmouth (-70.18474, 41.66678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.79 L · about $14.16
Round trip
$28.32
7.28 gal · 27.58 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.16 $28.32
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.01 $32.01
Premium $4.80 $17.47 $34.94
Diesel $4.49 $16.34 $32.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and South Yarmouth. The current time is 08:40:51.

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.