How far is Oxford, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Oxford, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Lawrence.
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Start on Brown Street
120 m · 19 sec · Brown Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Adams Street
69 m · 11 sec · Adams Street
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Turn left onto Howland Road
2495 ft · 52 sec · Howland Road
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Continue on Coggeshall Street
663 ft · 22 sec · Coggeshall Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 195 West: Fall River
971 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Taunton
2268 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
17.6 mi · 21 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1291 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
21.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence
2420 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 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 Oxford 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.
Amvets Highway
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Oxford and 44.6 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.02 one way or $24.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Oxford and Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Randolph
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Chelsea City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Randolph.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 73.83 mi (118.81 km).
#1 Oxford
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 13,941 |
| Coordinates | 41.6556600, -70.9064300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.59 | $27.17 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
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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