How far is Lee, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Lee, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 143 miles (230.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
142.95 mi
02h 14m
Flight
109.79 mi
176.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.79 mi
Kilometers
176.69 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.95 mi
Kilometers
230.05 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Sat, Apr 18, 11:57 AM EDT
Return by in Lee
Sat, Apr 18, 2:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee
2026-04-18T09:43
Arrive Lawrence
Sat, Apr 18, 11:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Lee
70.6 mi
01h 07m
To Lawrence
72.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Street

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    95 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

    3219 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    41.4 mi · 48 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
95 mi · 66%
I 495 North
42.3 mi · 30%
Housatonic Street
1.28 mi · 1%
South Union Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Parker Street
0.47 mi
Amesbury Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

95 mi · 01h 50m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
109.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 07m from Lee
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lee and Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143 miles (230.1 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Lee and 72.3 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 109.79 mi (176.69 km).

Lee

#1 Lee

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,629
Coordinates42.3042500, -73.2481600
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Street (-73.248105, 42.304246)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.09 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.21
10.08 gal · 38.18 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.61 $39.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $22.16 $44.32
Premium $4.80 $24.19 $48.37
Diesel $4.49 $22.62 $45.24

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 Lee and Lawrence. The current time is 09:43:07.

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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.