How far is Danvers, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Danvers, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danvers and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danvers and Lawrence.
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Start on Coolidge Road
906 ft · 45 sec · Coolidge Road
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Turn left onto Cabot Road
1371 ft · 43 sec · Cabot Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
22 m · 4 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
784 ft · 23 sec · Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poplar Street
1761 ft · 32 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on Maple Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Turnpike Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · Turnpike Street
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Continue on Winthrop Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · 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 Danvers 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.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Danvers and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danvers to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 8.3 miles from Danvers and 9.7 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Danvers and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Middleton
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 Middleton.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
North Station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danvers and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 14.95 mi (24.06 km).
#1 Danvers
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 27,571 |
| Coordinates | 42.5750900, -70.9300500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
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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