How far is Rockland, MA from Lawrence, MA?
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Woodbury County is a county located in Iowa, United States of America, with an estimated population of 103,138 inhabitants as of 2020. The county was created 172 years ago in 1851, and its county seat is "Sioux City." There are 15 cities/towns in Woodbury County, with Sioux City being the largest, having a population of 82,651.
Directions
Woodbury County is situated in the state of Iowa. To get there, you can travel by car, bus, or plane, depending on your starting location.
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- 🚗 Distance: Sioux City, the largest city in Woodbury County, is approximately 82 miles (132 kilometers) northeast of Omaha, Nebraska.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Reed Street
30 m · 10 sec · Reed Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Turn slight right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Drive
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Continue on Weymouth Street
1171 ft · 28 sec · Weymouth Street
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Turn right onto Reservoir Park Drive
1457 ft · 36 sec · Reservoir Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hingham Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Hingham Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi · 11 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 Rockland 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.
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.
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 Rockland and Mostly Cloudy then 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 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 26.7 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 $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Rockland and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Somerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockland and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 41.77 mi (67.22 km).
#1 Rockland
City in Knox County, Maine, United States
| Population | 17,992 |
| Coordinates | 42.1306600, -70.9161600 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
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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