How far is Danvers Center, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Danvers Center, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
16.37 mi
00h 32m
Flight
13.88 mi
22.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.88 mi
Kilometers
22.33 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.37 mi
Kilometers
26.35 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Wed, Apr 15, 8:37 AM EDT
Return by in Danvers Center
Wed, Apr 15, 9:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danvers Center
2026-04-15T08:05
Arrive Lawrence
Wed, Apr 15, 8:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Danvers Center
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Danvers Center
7.7 mi
00h 16m
To Lawrence
8.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
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 Danvers Center and Lawrence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danvers Center and Lawrence.

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Street

    1461 ft · 43 sec · Forest Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Prince Place

    1123 ft · 52 sec · Prince Place

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Centre Street

    3206 ft · 1 min · Centre Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Armory Road

    671 ft · 13 sec · Armory Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    2583 ft · 58 sec · Centre Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Centre Street

    1026 ft · 23 sec · Centre Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Andover Street

    2691 ft · 51 sec · Andover Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.7 mi · 9 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Turnpike Street

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Turnpike Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Winthrop Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Winthrop Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danvers Center 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
16 steps
9 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 · 34%
South Main Street
4.68 mi · 29%
Winthrop Avenue
1.63 mi · 10%
Centre Street
1.29 mi · 8%
Andover Street
0.51 mi · 3%
Parker Street
0.47 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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleton
00h 16m from Danvers Center
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Danvers Center 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 Danvers Center to Lawrence?

The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 7.7 miles from Danvers Center and 8.7 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Danvers Center and Mostly Clear 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 Danvers Center and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 13.88 mi (22.33 km).

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#1 Danvers Center

Danvers Center is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.5723200, -70.9606100
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Street (-70.962909, 42.572145)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.19 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.51
1.16 gal · 4.38 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.26 $4.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.55 $5.10
Premium $4.80 $2.78 $5.57
Diesel $4.49 $2.60 $5.21

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Danvers Center and Lawrence. The current time is 08:05:06.

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.