How far is Lawrence, MA from Southampton, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Southampton, MA is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
113.86 mi
02h 21m
Flight
86.41 mi
139.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.41 mi
Kilometers
139.07 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.86 mi
Kilometers
183.24 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southampton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-18T09:17
Arrive Southampton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lawrence
56.9 mi
01h 10m
To Southampton
57 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.1 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Southampton Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Southampton Road

  27. 27

    Continue on College Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · College Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Maple Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
49.3 mi · 43%
I 495 South
33.5 mi · 29%
I 290 West
20 mi · 18%
Southampton Road
3.45 mi · 3%
College Highway
2.79 mi · 2%
US 3
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

38.1 mi · 00h 44m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
01h 10m from Lawrence
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lawrence and Partly Sunny near Southampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Lawrence and 57 miles from Southampton.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.64 one way or $31.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Southampton. Straight-line distance: 86.41 mi (139.07 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Southampton

Human settlement in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,162
Coordinates42.2292600, -72.7300900
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Southampton (-72.73009, 42.22926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.21 L · about $15.64
Round trip
$31.28
8.04 gal · 30.42 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.64 $31.28
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.68 $35.35
Premium $4.80 $19.29 $38.58
Diesel $4.49 $18.04 $36.08

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Southampton. The current time is 09:17:06.

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.