How far is Northampton, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Northampton, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northampton and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northampton and Lawrence.
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Start on Bancroft Road
105 m · 16 sec · Bancroft Road
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Turn left onto Round Hill Road
712 ft · 32 sec · Round Hill Road
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
634 ft · 24 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto Finn Street
1052 ft · 25 sec · Finn Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto King Street
637 ft · 26 sec · King Street
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Turn left onto North Street
150 m · 26 sec · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Street
2766 ft · 1 min · North Street
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Turn right onto Day Avenue
918 ft · 32 sec · Day Avenue
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1754 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bridge Street
49 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street
1234 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Russell Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · Russell Street
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Turn left onto North Maple Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto Rocky Hill Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Rocky Hill Road
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Continue on Amity Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Amity Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Pleasant Street
20 m · 9 sec · North Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pelham Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Pelham Road
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Continue on Amherst Road
4.2 mi · 9 min · Amherst Road
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Turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway
14.2 mi · 23 min · Daniel Shays Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
18.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
12.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2445 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
1561 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street
1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street
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Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue
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Continue on Parker Street
2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street
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Continue on Amesbury Street
1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Lawrence Street
150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northampton and Lawrence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Northampton 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 Northampton to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Northampton and 62.7 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.25 one way or $30.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Northampton and Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Westminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westminster.
Union Station
Nashua, NH
Framingham station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northampton and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 79.77 mi (128.37 km).
#1 Northampton
County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 28,362 |
| Coordinates | 42.3250900, -72.6412000 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $15.25 | $30.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $17.24 | $34.47 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $18.81 | $37.62 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $17.59 | $35.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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