How far is Norfolk, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.44 mi
01h 12m
Flight
41.43 mi
66.67 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Norfolk.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.43 mi
Kilometers
66.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.44 mi
Kilometers
110.14 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Fri, Apr 17, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Fri, Apr 17, 4:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-17T01:42
Arrive Lawrence
Fri, Apr 17, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Norfolk
27.9 mi
00h 36m
To Lawrence
40.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1901 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Norfolk Street

    1 km · 1 min · Norfolk Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Fisher Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Fisher Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street

  10. 10

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

    4.2 mi · 7 min · High Street

  11. 11

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

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    18.7 mi · 25 min · Yankee Division Highway

  13. 13

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

    868 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

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

    1737 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    2168 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Connector

    1 km · 52 sec · Lowell Connector

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
18.7 mi · 27%
US 3 North
10.3 mi · 15%
I 495 North
10.1 mi · 15%
High Street
4.2 mi · 6%
Main Street
3.77 mi · 6%
West Street
1.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

18.7 mi · 00h 25m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 36m from Norfolk
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norfolk and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Norfolk and 40.5 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.37 one way or $18.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norfolk and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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 Kingston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.2 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 11.3 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 41.43 mi (66.67 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,938
Coordinates42.1195400, -71.3250600
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Street (-71.325099, 42.119544)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $9.37
Round trip
$18.75
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.37 $18.75
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.60 $21.19
Premium $4.80 $11.57 $23.13
Diesel $4.49 $10.82 $21.63

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Lawrence. The current time is 01:42:35.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.