How far is Winthrop, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Winthrop, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.64 mi
00h 45m
Flight
24.71 mi
39.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.71 mi
Kilometers
39.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.64 mi
Kilometers
55.74 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winthrop
2026-04-23T02:23
Arrive Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winthrop
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Reading
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Winthrop
15.8 mi
00h 22m
To Lawrence
18.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winthrop Street

    809 ft · 19 sec · Winthrop Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pauline Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Pauline Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    1671 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Revere Street

    2551 ft · 1 min · Revere Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Revere Street

    2023 ft · 42 sec · Revere Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Winthrop Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Winthrop Parkway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eliot Circle

    93 m · 6 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Revere Beach Parkway

    82 m · 8 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Revere Beach Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Revere Beach Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Winthrop Avenue

    2601 ft · 55 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway

    59 m · 11 sec · Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ferry Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Centre Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Centre Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    3129 ft · 58 sec · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Salem Street

    113 m · 9 sec · Salem Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fellsway West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fellsway West

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Roosevelt Circle

    38 m · 2 sec · Fellsway West

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Fellsway West

    65 m · 4 sec · Fellsway West

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    906 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 19 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 38 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
16.9 mi · 49%
I 495 North
2.66 mi · 8%
Ferry Street
1.39 mi · 4%
Park Avenue
1.1 mi · 3%
Revere Beach Parkway
1.06 mi · 3%
Winthrop Parkway
0.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

16.8 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reading
00h 22m from Winthrop
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Winthrop 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 Winthrop to Lawrence?

The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Winthrop and 18.9 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Winthrop and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Reading

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 Reading and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.5 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

4 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

18 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winthrop and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 24.71 mi (39.76 km).

Winthrop

#1 Winthrop

City in Massachusetts

Population18,446
Coordinates42.3751000, -70.9828300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Winthrop Street (-70.98295, 42.375053)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.63 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.49
2.44 gal · 9.26 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.75 $9.49
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.36 $10.73
Premium $4.80 $5.85 $11.71
Diesel $4.49 $5.48 $10.95

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 Winthrop and Lawrence. The current time is 02:23:48.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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