How far is Shrewsbury, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Shrewsbury, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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 00h 49m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shrewsbury and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury and Lawrence.
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Start on the route
50 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Grafton Street
87 m · 9 sec · Grafton Street
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Continue on Boylston Street
146 m · 16 sec · Boylston Street
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Continue on Boylston Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Boylston Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East: Marlboro
1969 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 39 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 Shrewsbury 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 495 North
Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Shrewsbury and Rain Showers Likely near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shrewsbury to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Littleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Shrewsbury and 24.9 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Shrewsbury and Rain Showers Likely near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Littleton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Littleton.
Nashua, NH
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 39.89 mi (64.19 km).
#1 Shrewsbury
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 38,910 |
| Coordinates | 42.2959300, -71.7128500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $3.89 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.47 | $14.95 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.16 | $16.32 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
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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