How far is Watertown, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Watertown, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
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 Watertown and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Lawrence.
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Start on Oliver Street
131 m · 26 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn sharp left onto Church Street
1285 ft · 35 sec · Church Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Orchard Street
47 m · 3 sec · Orchard Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Orchard Street
3139 ft · 1 min · Orchard Street
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Turn right onto Waverley Avenue
1141 ft · 41 sec · Waverley Avenue
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Continue on White Street
2541 ft · 1 min · White Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Trapelo Road
1189 ft · 33 sec · Trapelo Road
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Turn sharp right onto Pleasant Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Mystic Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Vernon Street
37 m · 2 sec · Mount Vernon Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Vernon Street
895 ft · 21 sec · Mount Vernon Street
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Turn slight left onto Washington Street
2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Montvale Avenue
1987 ft · 43 sec · Montvale Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
1438 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 15 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 Watertown 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 93 North
Merge slight left
13 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Watertown and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Watertown and 22.1 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Watertown and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Reading
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reading.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 23.25 mi (37.41 km).
#1 Watertown
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 36,125 |
| Coordinates | 42.3709300, -71.1828300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
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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