How far is Marion, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Marion, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 88 miles (141.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
88.08 mi
01h 36m
Flight
72.53 mi
116.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.53 mi
Kilometers
116.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.08 mi
Kilometers
141.75 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Tue, May 12, 10:46 PM EDT
Return by in Marion
Wed, May 13, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-05-12T21:10
Arrive Lawrence
Tue, May 12, 10:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
Randolph
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Marion
43.4 mi
00h 48m
To Lawrence
44.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Marion Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Overnight
Using White Island Shores as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pitcher Street

    86 m · 18 sec · Pitcher Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Front Street

    845 ft · 42 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2286 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mill Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    990 ft · 23 sec · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Front Street

    2267 ft · 45 sec · Front Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 195 East

    1621 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Marlboro

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
33.6 mi · 38%
I 495 North
22.3 mi · 25%
Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 20%
I 195 East
4.58 mi · 5%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
Mill Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

21.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 48m from Marion
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Marion and Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88 miles (141.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Marion and 44.7 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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 Randolph and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.5 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 12.4 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 7.3 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 12.5 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 Randolph.

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

23 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 72.53 mi (116.72 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,189
Coordinates41.7001000, -70.7628100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Pitcher Street (-70.762904, 41.700457)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.77 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.20
6.22 gal · 23.54 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.10 $24.20
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.67 $27.35
Premium $4.80 $14.92 $29.85
Diesel $4.49 $13.96 $27.92

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Lawrence. The current time is 21:10:04.

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.