How far is Orange, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Orange, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
72.48 mi
01h 16m
Flight
58.83 mi
94.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.83 mi
Kilometers
94.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.48 mi
Kilometers
116.64 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Return by in Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange
2026-04-23T02:50
Arrive Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange
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
Leominster
MA

The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Orange
35.3 mi
00h 38m
To Lawrence
37.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward MA 2 West: Greenfield, North Adams

    2005 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Mohawk Trail

    31.2 mi · 43 min · Mohawk Trail

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    974 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange and Lawrence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
31.2 mi · 43%
I 495 North
22.2 mi · 31%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 17%
South Main Street
2.15 mi · 3%
South Union Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Parker Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mohawk Trail

Turn sharp left onto Mohawk Trail

31.2 mi · 00h 43m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leominster
00h 38m from Orange
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orange and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Leominster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Orange and 37.2 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orange and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Leominster

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 Leominster and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 2.8 mi away

Leominster City Hall

Leominster , MA
25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
Rating 4.0/5 19 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

36 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

51 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 58.83 mi (94.68 km).

Orange

#1 Orange

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population7,581
Coordinates42.5903600, -72.3098100
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-72.309641, 42.590368)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.68 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.92
5.12 gal · 19.36 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.96 $19.92
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.26 $22.51
Premium $4.80 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $4.49 $11.49 $22.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange and Lawrence. The current time is 02:50:08.

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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.