How far is Rockland, MA from Lawrence, MA?

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Directions

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.72 mi
01h 03m
Flight
41.77 mi
67.22 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.77 mi
Kilometers
67.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.72 mi
Kilometers
83.23 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in Rockland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockland
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockland
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
Somerville
MA

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Rockland
25.1 mi
00h 31m
To Lawrence
26.6 mi
00h 31m

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 12 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 Rockland and Lawrence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Reed Street

    30 m · 10 sec · Reed Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Union Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Weymouth Street

    1171 ft · 28 sec · Weymouth Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Reservoir Park Drive

    1457 ft · 36 sec · Reservoir Park Drive

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hingham Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hingham Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Pilgrims Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  11. 11

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

    21.6 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockland 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
30 mi · 58%
Pilgrims Highway
8.05 mi · 16%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 6%
I 495 North
2.66 mi · 5%
Union Street
1.18 mi · 2%
Veterans of Foreign Wars Drive
1.15 mi · 2%
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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerville
00h 31m from Rockland
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockland 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 Rockland to Lawrence?

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Rockland and 26.6 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Somerville

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 Somerville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 2.6 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 2.7 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 13.1 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 2.6 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 Somerville.

RAIL

North Station

4 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

5 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

5 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockland and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 41.77 mi (67.22 km).

Rockland

#1 Rockland

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population17,992
Coordinates42.1306600, -70.9161600
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Reed Street (-70.916224, 42.130882)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $7.12
Round trip
$14.24
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.12 $14.24
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.05 $16.09
Premium $4.80 $8.78 $17.56
Diesel $4.49 $8.21 $16.43

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 Rockland and Lawrence. The current time is 23:40:13.

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.