How far is Winchendon, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Winchendon, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
62.6 mi
01h 09m
Flight
44.75 mi
72.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.75 mi
Kilometers
72.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.6 mi
Kilometers
100.75 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Wed, Apr 15, 5:09 PM EDT
Return by in Winchendon
Wed, Apr 15, 6:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winchendon
2026-04-15T15:59
Arrive Lawrence
Wed, Apr 15, 5:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winchendon
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
Harvard
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Winchendon
30.6 mi
00h 34m
To Lawrence
32.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    123 m · 32 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    48 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

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

    46 m · 7 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Central Street

    2570 ft · 44 sec · Central Street

  5. 5

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

    29 m · 7 sec · Front Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Spring Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Gardner Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Green Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Green Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

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

    974 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winchendon 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
22.2 mi · 35%
Green Street
17.9 mi · 29%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 20%
Gardner Road
3.36 mi · 5%
Spring Street
2.25 mi · 4%
South Union Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harvard
00h 34m from Winchendon
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winchendon and Mostly Clear near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Winchendon and 32.1 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Winchendon and Mostly Clear near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Harvard

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Harvard and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

28 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winchendon and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 44.75 mi (72.02 km).

Winchendon

#1 Winchendon

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,835
Coordinates42.6862000, -72.0439700
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.043831, 42.686354)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.36 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.19
4.42 gal · 16.72 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.60 $17.19
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.72 $19.43
Premium $4.80 $10.61 $21.21
Diesel $4.49 $9.92 $19.84

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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There is no time difference between Winchendon and Lawrence. The current time is 15:59:58.

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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.