How far is Georgetown, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Georgetown, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
10.19 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.82 mi
14.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.82 mi
Kilometers
14.19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.19 mi
Kilometers
16.4 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-23T07:01
Arrive Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
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
North Andover
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Georgetown
5 mi
00h 10m
To Lawrence
5.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn

    41 m · 18 sec

  3. 3

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

    155 m · 18 sec · North Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Andover Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Andover Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Willow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pond Street

    1079 ft · 23 sec · Pond Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Great Pond Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Great Pond Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Osgood Street

    1271 ft · 33 sec · Osgood Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sutton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sutton Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Merrimack Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Merrimack Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Union Street

    1483 ft · 37 sec · South Union Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    2058 ft · 41 sec · Canal Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right 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 Georgetown 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
156.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andover Street
2.16 mi · 21%
Washington Street
1.88 mi · 18%
Great Pond Road
1.4 mi · 14%
Willow Road
1.3 mi · 13%
Sutton Street
1.26 mi · 12%
Merrimack Street
0.72 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Andover Street

Turn slight right onto Andover Street

2.16 mi · 00h 05m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
8.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Andover
00h 10m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown 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 Georgetown to Lawrence?

The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

North Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Georgetown and 5.2 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near North Andover

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

9 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

22 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

32 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 8.82 mi (14.19 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population8,789
Coordinates42.7250900, -70.9911700
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.991144, 42.72511)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.36 L · about $1.40
Round trip
$2.80
0.72 gal · 2.72 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.40 $2.80
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.58 $3.17
Premium $4.80 $1.73 $3.46
Diesel $4.49 $1.62 $3.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Lawrence. The current time is 07:01:42.

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.