How far is Beverly, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Beverly, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
20.47 mi
00h 43m
Flight
17.68 mi
28.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.68 mi
Kilometers
28.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.47 mi
Kilometers
32.95 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 30, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in Beverly
Thu, Apr 30, 3:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beverly
2026-04-30T02:17
Arrive Lawrence
Thu, Apr 30, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beverly
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
Middleton
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Beverly
9.8 mi
00h 21m
To Lawrence
10.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    45 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Charles Street

    59 m · 14 sec · Charles Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sohier Road

    111 m · 7 sec · Sohier Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Colon Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Colon Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Colon Street

    50 m · 11 sec · Colon Street

  7. 7

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

    1313 ft · 23 sec · Rantoul Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Elliott Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Elliott Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Conant Street

    70 m · 4 sec · Conant Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Poplar Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Maple Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Maple Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Turnpike Street

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Turnpike Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Winthrop Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Winthrop Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beverly 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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turnpike Street
5.58 mi · 27%
Maple Street
4.56 mi · 22%
North Main Street
2.82 mi · 14%
Elliott Street
2.68 mi · 13%
Winthrop Avenue
1.63 mi · 8%
Poplar Street
0.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Turnpike Street

Continue on Turnpike Street

5.58 mi · 00h 10m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleton
00h 21m from Beverly
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Beverly and Rain Showers near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Middleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Beverly and 10.7 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Beverly and Rain Showers near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Middleton

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

21 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

26 mi away
90 Storey Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beverly and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 17.68 mi (28.45 km).

Beverly

#1 Beverly

A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population42,242
Coordinates42.5584300, -70.8800500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.880058, 42.5584)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.73 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.60
1.44 gal · 5.46 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.80 $5.60
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.17 $6.33
Premium $4.80 $3.46 $6.91
Diesel $4.49 $3.23 $6.46

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Beverly and Lawrence. The current time is 02:17:07.

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.