How far is Ware, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Ware, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ware and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ware and Lawrence.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Upper Church Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Upper Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gilbertville Road
2774 ft · 55 sec · Gilbertville Road
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Continue on Ware Road
865 ft · 17 sec · Ware Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Church Street
1152 ft · 22 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Lower Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Lower Road
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Turn right onto Red Bridge Road
62 m · 4 sec · Red Bridge Road
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Continue on Hardwick Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hardwick Road
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Continue on Ravine Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ravine Road
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Worcester Road
1 km · 1 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Barre Paxton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road
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Continue on Barre Paxton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Avenue
1910 ft · 58 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue
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Continue on Quinapoxet Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Quinapoxet Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wachusett Street
1312 ft · 29 sec · Wachusett Street
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Turn right onto Manning Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Manning Street
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Continue on Laurel Street
135 m · 11 sec · Laurel Street
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Turn left onto Raymond Huntington Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Raymond Huntington Highway
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Continue on Legg Road
2293 ft · 46 sec · Legg Road
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Turn right onto Redemption Rock Trail
1797 ft · 31 sec · Redemption Rock Trail
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Turn left
1790 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leominster Connector
640 ft · 16 sec · Leominster Connector
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Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
11.1 mi · 15 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2445 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 25 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 · 38 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 Ware and Lawrence.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 00h 25m
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 Mostly Cloudy leaving Ware 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 Ware to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Leominster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Ware and 40.3 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Ware and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Leominster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leominster.
Union Station
Nashua, NH
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ware and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 62.96 mi (101.33 km).
#1 Ware
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 9,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.2598100, -72.2398000 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.78 | $21.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.29 | $26.59 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
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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