How far is Lawrence, MA from Wareham, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Wareham, MA is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
81.67 mi
01h 44m
Flight
69.05 mi
111.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.05 mi
Kilometers
111.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.67 mi
Kilometers
131.44 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wareham
Fri, Apr 17, 11:30 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Fri, Apr 17, 1:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-17T09:45
Arrive Wareham
Fri, Apr 17, 11:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Lawrence
40.8 mi
00h 52m
To Wareham
40.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 22 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Wareham, New Bedford

    1858 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    848 ft · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro

    1018 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    76 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Cranberry Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Cranberry Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Tihonet Road

    100 m · 15 sec · Tihonet Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1760 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
23.4 mi · 29%
I 495 South
22.2 mi · 27%
Amvets Highway
17.7 mi · 22%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 10%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 4%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 3%
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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 52m from Lawrence
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers near Wareham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Lawrence and 40.8 miles from Wareham.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers near Wareham.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.6 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 10.5 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Wareham. Straight-line distance: 69.05 mi (111.13 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Wareham

Town in Massachusetts

Population22,778
Coordinates41.7626000, -70.7217000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Wareham (-70.7217, 41.7626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.91 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.41
5.76 gal · 21.82 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.20 $22.41
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.66 $25.33
Premium $4.80 $13.82 $27.64
Diesel $4.49 $12.93 $25.85

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Wareham. The current time is 09:45:20.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.