How far is Westfield, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Westfield, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 114 miles (183.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.02 mi
01h 53m
Flight
90.36 mi
145.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.36 mi
Kilometers
145.42 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.02 mi
Kilometers
183.5 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM EDT
Return by in Westfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westfield
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westfield
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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Westfield
56.2 mi
00h 56m
To Lawrence
57.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Westfield and Lawrence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street

    32 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    734 ft · 27 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Orange Street

    85 m · 15 sec · Orange Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    105 m · 12 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Union Avenue

    2157 ft · 1 min · Union Avenue

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Elm Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    577 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Friendlys Way

    108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

    3219 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    41.4 mi · 48 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westfield 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
65.3 mi · 57%
I 495 North
42.3 mi · 37%
North Elm Street
0.8 mi · 1%
South Union Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Friendlys Way
0.49 mi
Parker Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

65.3 mi · 01h 15m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
90.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
00h 56m from Westfield
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Westfield 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 Westfield to Lawrence?

The road trip is about 114 miles (183.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Westfield and 57.8 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.64 one way or $31.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millbury, 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 Millbury.

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westfield and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 90.36 mi (145.42 km).

Westfield

#1 Westfield

A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Population41,063
Coordinates42.1250900, -72.7495400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.749607, 42.125104)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.23 L · about $15.64
Round trip
$31.28
8.04 gal · 30.46 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.64 $31.28
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.68 $35.35
Premium $4.80 $19.29 $38.58
Diesel $4.49 $18.04 $36.08

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 Westfield and Lawrence. The current time is 22:57:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.