How far is Lawrence, MA from Winchendon, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Winchendon, MA is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
59.49 mi
01h 18m
Flight
44.75 mi
72.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.75 mi
Kilometers
72.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.49 mi
Kilometers
95.74 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchendon
Wed, Apr 15, 7:01 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Wed, Apr 15, 8:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-15T17:43
Arrive Winchendon
Wed, Apr 15, 7:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Shirley
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Lawrence
29.7 mi
00h 39m
To Winchendon
29.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
78°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Winchendon

    1527 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    6.1 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Gardner Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Spring Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Central Street

    2359 ft · 42 sec · Central Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    7 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
20.7 mi · 35%
Concord Turnpike
12.2 mi · 21%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 18%
West Main Street
6.07 mi · 10%
Gardner Road
3.36 mi · 6%
Spring Street
2.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

12.2 mi · 00h 17m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shirley
00h 39m from Lawrence
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lawrence and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winchendon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Lawrence and 29.8 miles from Winchendon.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lawrence and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winchendon.

Stop Ideas Near Shirley

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 Shirley and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

30 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

35 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

42 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Winchendon. Straight-line distance: 44.75 mi (72.02 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Winchendon

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,835
Coordinates42.6862000, -72.0439700
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Winchendon (-72.04397, 42.6862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.95 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.34
4.2 gal · 15.9 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.17 $16.34
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.23 $18.47
Premium $4.80 $10.08 $20.16
Diesel $4.49 $9.42 $18.85

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Winchendon. The current time is 17:43:38.

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.