How far is Orleans, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Orleans, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
118.34 mi
02h 08m
Flight
87.28 mi
140.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.28 mi
Kilometers
140.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.34 mi
Kilometers
190.45 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Tue, May 12, 10:46 PM EDT
Return by in Orleans
Wed, May 13, 12:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orleans
2026-05-12T20:37
Arrive Lawrence
Tue, May 12, 10:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orleans
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
Marshfield
MA

Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK

From Orleans
58.3 mi
01h 04m
To Lawrence
60 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
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 Orleans and Lawrence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Route 6A

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 6A

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1983 ft · 50 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    33.8 mi · 47 min · Mid Cape Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  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 Orleans 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 36%
Mid Cape Highway
33.8 mi · 29%
I 93 North
30 mi · 25%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 3%
I 495 North
2.66 mi · 2%
Route 6A
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
87.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
01h 04m from Orleans
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orleans and Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Orleans and 60 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.26 one way or $32.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orleans and Sunny near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Marshfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marshfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

41 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

42 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

42 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orleans and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 87.28 mi (140.46 km).

Orleans

#1 Orleans

Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,802
Coordinates41.7898300, -69.9897400
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Route 6A (-69.989723, 41.789819)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.81 L · about $16.26
Round trip
$32.52
8.36 gal · 31.62 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.26 $32.52
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.38 $36.76
Premium $4.80 $20.06 $40.12
Diesel $4.49 $18.76 $37.52

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Orleans and Lawrence. The current time is 20:37:34.

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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.