How far is Lawrence, MA from Sudbury, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Sudbury, MA is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
35.89 mi
00h 51m
Flight
25.81 mi
41.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.81 mi
Kilometers
41.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.89 mi
Kilometers
57.76 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sudbury
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Sudbury
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Westford
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lawrence
18 mi
00h 25m
To Sudbury
18 mi
00h 25m

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
61°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 Sudbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston

    1642 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto George W Stanton Highway

    1468 ft · 23 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 27: Acton, Maynard

    892 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Acton Street

    152 m · 10 sec · Acton Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Brown Street

    2758 ft · 2 min · Brown Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Haynes Street

    152 m · 10 sec · Haynes Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Acton Street

    1288 ft · 29 sec · Acton Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Waltham Street

    145 m · 13 sec · Waltham Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Parker Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Parker Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Maynard Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hudson Road

    858 ft · 17 sec · Hudson Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
21.1 mi · 59%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
3.86 mi · 11%
Main Street
2.28 mi · 6%
Parker Street
2.27 mi · 6%
Maynard Road
2.07 mi · 6%
US 3
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

11 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westford
00h 25m from Lawrence
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Partly Sunny near Sudbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Westford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Lawrence and 18 miles from Sudbury.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westford

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

24 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

34 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

36 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Sudbury. Straight-line distance: 25.81 mi (41.53 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sudbury

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.

Population19,453
Coordinates42.3834300, -71.4161700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Sudbury (-71.41617, 42.38343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.79 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.88
2.54 gal · 9.58 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.94 $9.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.58 $11.17
Premium $4.80 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $4.49 $5.70 $11.40

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 Sudbury. The current time is 00:06:20.

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.