How far is Randolph, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Randolph, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
45.86 mi
00h 57m
Flight
38.13 mi
61.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.13 mi
Kilometers
61.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.86 mi
Kilometers
73.81 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Wed, Apr 22, 8:24 PM EDT
Return by in Randolph
Wed, Apr 22, 9:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Randolph
2026-04-22T19:27
Arrive Lawrence
Wed, Apr 22, 8:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Randolph
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
Medford
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Randolph
21.8 mi
00h 28m
To Lawrence
24.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pond Street

    2968 ft · 1 min · Pond Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Granite Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Granite Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston, Cape Cod

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Randolph 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
21.9 mi · 48%
Yankee Division Highway
8.71 mi · 19%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 7%
I 495 North
2.66 mi · 6%
North Street
2.24 mi · 5%
Granite Street
1.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

21.6 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medford
00h 28m from Randolph
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Randolph and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Randolph and 24.1 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Randolph and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Medford

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 Medford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5.7 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 5.8 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

North Station

7 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

8 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

9 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Randolph and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 38.13 mi (61.36 km).

Randolph

#1 Randolph

City in Massachusetts

Population34,260
Coordinates42.1626000, -71.0411600
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Street (-71.041237, 42.162531)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.13 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.24 gal · 12.26 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.12 $14.25
Premium $4.80 $7.77 $15.55
Diesel $4.49 $7.27 $14.54

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Randolph and Lawrence. The current time is 19:27:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.