How far is Milton, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Milton, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
38.89 mi
00h 49m
Flight
31.99 mi
51.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.99 mi
Kilometers
51.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.89 mi
Kilometers
62.59 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Tue, May 12, 6:32 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Tue, May 12, 7:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-05-12T17:43
Arrive Lawrence
Tue, May 12, 6:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
Stoneham
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Milton
18.6 mi
00h 24m
To Lawrence
20.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Milton and Lawrence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lodge Street

    82 m · 15 sec · Lodge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    3151 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Edge Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Edge Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Boulevard Street

    134 m · 16 sec · Boulevard Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Granite Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Granite Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 North, I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    1691 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Southeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  9. 9

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

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 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 Milton 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
21.6 mi · 56%
Southeast Expressway
4.32 mi · 11%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 8%
I 495 North
2.66 mi · 7%
Granite Avenue
1.1 mi · 3%
Edge Hill Road
0.77 mi · 2%
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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoneham
00h 24m from Milton
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Milton and Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Stoneham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Milton and 20.3 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stoneham

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 Stoneham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 8.7 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 8.8 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

15 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 31.99 mi (51.49 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Massachusetts

Population27,537
Coordinates42.2495400, -71.0661600
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Lodge Street (-71.066347, 42.249429)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.80 $6.57 $13.15
Diesel $4.49 $6.15 $12.30

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Lawrence. The current time is 17:43:04.

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.