How far is Medway, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Medway, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
60.09 mi
01h 04m
Flight
40.84 mi
65.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.84 mi
Kilometers
65.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.09 mi
Kilometers
96.7 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 16, 12:23 PM EDT
Return by in Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medway
2026-04-16T11:19
Arrive Lawrence
Thu, Apr 16, 12:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medway
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
Boxborough
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Medway
29.2 mi
00h 32m
To Lawrence
30.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barber Street

    595 ft · 29 sec · Barber Street

  2. 2

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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Village Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1439 ft · 31 sec · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Milford Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Milford Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Medway Road

    1169 ft · 33 sec · Medway Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    50.8 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medway 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
51.1 mi · 85%
Milford Street
2.4 mi · 4%
Village Street
1.84 mi · 3%
South Union Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Parker Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Amesbury Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

50.8 mi · 00h 59m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boxborough
00h 32m from Medway
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Medway and Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Boxborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Medway and 30.9 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Medway and Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Boxborough

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 Boxborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

25 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medway and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 40.84 mi (65.72 km).

Medway

#1 Medway

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,443
Coordinates42.1417600, -71.3967300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Barber Street (-71.39673, 42.14174)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.03 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.49
4.24 gal · 16.06 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.25 $16.49
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.32 $18.64
Premium $4.80 $10.17 $20.35
Diesel $4.49 $9.51 $19.03

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 Medway and Lawrence. The current time is 11:19:19.

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.