How far is Lincoln, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Lincoln, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.49 mi
00h 43m
Flight
20.7 mi
33.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.7 mi
Kilometers
33.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.49 mi
Kilometers
55.51 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Wed, Apr 15, 11:20 PM EDT
Return by in Lincoln
Thu, Apr 16, 12:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-15T22:36
Arrive Lawrence
Wed, Apr 15, 11:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Billerica
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Lincoln
15.4 mi
00h 21m
To Lawrence
19.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sandy Pond Road

    32 m · 12 sec · Sandy Pond Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Sandy Pond Road

    38 m · 12 sec · Sandy Pond Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bedford Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Bedford Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Great Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Great Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    2350 ft · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Marrett Road

    1157 ft · 24 sec · Marrett Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    19 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    58 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marrett Road

    957 ft · 20 sec · Marrett Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    61 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    47 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1785 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Yankee Division Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    868 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Connector

    1 km · 52 sec · Lowell Connector

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 38 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 North
10.3 mi · 30%
I 495 North
10.1 mi · 29%
Yankee Division Highway
2.92 mi · 8%
Bedford Road
1.92 mi · 6%
North Great Road
0.99 mi · 3%
South Union Street
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 3 North

Continue straight

9.4 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Billerica
00h 21m from Lincoln
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lincoln and Mostly Clear near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Billerica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Lincoln and 19.1 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lincoln and Mostly Clear near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Billerica

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

27 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Haverhill station

28 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

28 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 20.7 mi (33.32 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,993
Coordinates42.4259300, -71.3039500
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Pond Road (-71.30398, 42.425865)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.49
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.75 $9.49
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.36 $10.73
Premium $4.80 $5.85 $11.71
Diesel $4.49 $5.48 $10.95

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Lawrence. The current time is 22:36:53.

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.