How far is Spencer, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Spencer, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
66.7 mi
01h 16m
Flight
53 mi
85.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53 mi
Kilometers
85.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.7 mi
Kilometers
107.34 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM EDT
Return by in Spencer
Tue, May 12, 10:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer
2026-05-12T19:55
Arrive Lawrence
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencer
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
Bolton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Spencer
31.1 mi
00h 38m
To Lawrence
35.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    14 m · 4 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    11.7 mi · 23 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Square

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Street

    2057 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290: Marlboro

    1163 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spencer 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
34.8 mi · 52%
Main Street
11.7 mi · 18%
I 290
11.7 mi · 18%
Lincoln Street
1.53 mi · 2%
South Union Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Parker Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
53 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 38m from Spencer
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spencer and Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Spencer and 35.5 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.14 one way or $18.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spencer and Sunny near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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 Bolton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

41 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 53 mi (85.3 km).

Spencer

#1 Spencer

Town in Massachusetts

Population11,898
Coordinates42.2439800, -71.9923000
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-71.992331, 42.243965)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.91 L · about $9.14
Round trip
$18.28
4.7 gal · 17.82 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.14 $18.28
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.33 $20.67
Premium $4.80 $11.28 $22.56
Diesel $4.49 $10.55 $21.09

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Spencer and Lawrence. The current time is 19:55:02.

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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.