How far is Dracut, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Dracut, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dracut and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dracut and Lawrence.
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Start on the route
67 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arlington Street
1506 ft · 38 sec · Arlington Street
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Turn left onto Willard Street
60 m · 4 sec · Willard Street
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Continue on Broadway Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Broadway Road
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Continue on North Lowell Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Lowell Street
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Continue on Lowell Street
1907 ft · 51 sec · Lowell Street
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Continue on Haverhill Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Haverhill Street
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Turn right onto Margin Street
1750 ft · 42 sec · Margin Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
1 km · 1 min · 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 Dracut 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.
Broadway Road
Continue on Broadway Road
3.67 mi · 00h 07m
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 Dracut 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 Dracut to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Methuen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Dracut and 4.8 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dracut and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Methuen
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 Methuen.
Haverhill station
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Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dracut and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 7.49 mi (12.06 km).
#1 Dracut
Town of the United States
| Population | 31,423 |
| Coordinates | 42.6703700, -71.3020100 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
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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