How far is Williamstown, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Williamstown, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
133.33 mi
02h 41m
Flight
103.6 mi
166.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.6 mi
Kilometers
166.73 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.33 mi
Kilometers
214.57 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Thu, Oct 15, 9:29 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Fri, Oct 16, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-10-15T18:48
Arrive Lawrence
Thu, Oct 15, 9:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
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
Athol
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Williamstown
65.7 mi
01h 20m
To Lawrence
67.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    1087 ft · 31 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

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

    1140 ft · 44 sec · Latham Street

  3. 3

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

    1093 ft · 36 sec · Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1911 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Mohawk Trail

    14.7 mi · 30 min · Mohawk Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on Tea Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tea Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2841 ft · 49 sec · Mohawk Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Tea Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Tea Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mohawk Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 2

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Route 2

  16. 16

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Mohawk Trail

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    975 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

    51 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

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

    974 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown and Lawrence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 2 East
51 mi · 38%
Mohawk Trail
29 mi · 22%
I 495 North
22.2 mi · 17%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 9%
Route 2
5.24 mi · 4%
Main Street
3.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MA 2 East

Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

51 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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
103.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athol
01h 20m from Williamstown
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Williamstown and Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Athol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Williamstown and 67.5 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Athol

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

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

RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

31 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

34 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 103.6 mi (166.73 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Town in Massachusetts

Population7,631
Coordinates42.7120200, -73.2037200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-73.203713, 42.712001)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.81 L · about $20.25
Round trip
$40.50
9.4 gal · 35.62 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $20.25 $40.50
Mid-grade $4.94 $23.21 $46.43
Premium $5.35 $25.15 $50.31
Diesel $6.33 $29.74 $59.47

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Lawrence. The current time is 18:48:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.