How far is Carlisle, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Carlisle, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlisle and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle and Lawrence.
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Start on Westford Road
25 m · 10 sec · Westford Road
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Continue on Westford Road
50 m · 6 sec · Westford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lowell Street
26 m · 2 sec · Lowell Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Lowell Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Lowell Street
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Continue on Concord Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Concord Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boston Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Road
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Continue on Chelmsford Street
2932 ft · 1 min · Chelmsford Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence, Haverhill
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence
1561 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street
1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street
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Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue
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Continue on Parker Street
2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street
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Continue on Amesbury Street
1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Lawrence Street
150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlisle and Lawrence.
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.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Carlisle 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 Carlisle to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Carlisle and 11.6 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Carlisle and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Lowell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowell.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Haverhill station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 15.52 mi (24.97 km).
#1 Carlisle
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 5,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.5292600, -71.3495000 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
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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