How far is Westborough, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Westborough, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
47.72 mi
00h 51m
Flight
38.03 mi
61.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.03 mi
Kilometers
61.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.72 mi
Kilometers
76.8 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Westborough
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westborough
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Lawrence
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westborough
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
Littleton
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Westborough
23.1 mi
00h 25m
To Lawrence
24.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    159 m · 24 sec · Grove Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Milk Street

    66 m · 6 sec · Milk Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Milk Street

    81 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    52 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    26 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    684 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Turnpike Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1851 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    40 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westborough 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
40.3 mi · 84%
Turnpike Road
1.63 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.41 mi · 3%
South Union Street
0.72 mi · 2%
Parker Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Amesbury Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

40 mi · 00h 46m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleton
00h 25m from Westborough
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Westborough 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 Westborough to Lawrence?

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 23.1 miles from Westborough and 24.7 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Westborough and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Littleton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Littleton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

28 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

31 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westborough and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 38.03 mi (61.21 km).

Westborough

#1 Westborough

Town in Massachusetts

Population19,063
Coordinates42.2695400, -71.6161800
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Grove Street (-71.616022, 42.269347)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.37 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.07
3.36 gal · 12.74 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.54 $13.07
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.39 $14.77
Premium $4.80 $8.06 $16.12
Diesel $4.49 $7.54 $15.08

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Westborough and Lawrence. The current time is 22:57:20.

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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.