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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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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.
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Start on Essex Street
25 m · 6 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Amesbury Street
2276 ft · 50 sec · Amesbury Street
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Continue on Parker Street
2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street
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Continue on Winthrop Avenue
1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue
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Turn right onto South Union Street
2720 ft · 54 sec · South Union Street
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Continue on Connector Road
1243 ft · 25 sec · Connector Road
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Turn straight onto South Broadway
50 m · 4 sec · South Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
1786 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1068 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1320 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1931 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston
1642 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto George W Stanton Highway
1468 ft · 23 sec · George W Stanton Highway
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Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 27: Acton, Maynard
892 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Acton Street
152 m · 10 sec · Acton Street
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Continue on Brown Street
2758 ft · 2 min · Brown Street
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Continue on Haynes Street
152 m · 10 sec · Haynes Street
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Continue on Acton Street
1288 ft · 29 sec · Acton Street
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Turn left onto Waltham Street
145 m · 13 sec · Waltham Street
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Turn right onto Parker Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Parker Street
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Continue on Maynard Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hudson Road
858 ft · 17 sec · Hudson Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westford.
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Framingham station
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Sudbury. Straight-line distance: 25.81 mi (41.53 km).
#1 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sudbury
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 19,453 |
| Coordinates | 42.3834300, -71.4161700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sudbury (-71.41617, 42.38343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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