How far is Gloucester, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Gloucester, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.93 mi
00h 54m
Flight
26.2 mi
42.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.2 mi
Kilometers
42.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.93 mi
Kilometers
75.53 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM EDT
Return by in Gloucester
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gloucester
2026-04-23T04:20
Arrive Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gloucester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Danvers
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Gloucester
16 mi
00h 27m
To Lawrence
30.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
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 Gloucester and Lawrence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dale Avenue

    81 m · 15 sec · Dale Avenue

  2. 2

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

    107 m · 24 sec · Hancock Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1038 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    91 m · 5 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grant Circle

    540 ft · 8 sec · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway

    14 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 62: Danvers, Beverly

    977 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 62 West: Beverly Regional Airport, Danvers, Middleton

    54 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Elliott Street

    1345 ft · 27 sec · Elliott Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Conant Street

    70 m · 4 sec · Conant Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Poplar Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Maple Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Maple Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Turnpike Street

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Turnpike Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Winthrop Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Winthrop Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gloucester 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
14.1 mi · 30%
Turnpike Street
5.58 mi · 12%
Maple Street
4.56 mi · 10%
North Main Street
2.82 mi · 6%
Winthrop Avenue
1.63 mi · 3%
Washington Street
0.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway

14 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danvers
00h 27m from Gloucester
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Lawrence?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Danvers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Gloucester and 30.9 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gloucester and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Danvers

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

25 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gloucester and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 26.2 mi (42.17 km).

Gloucester

#1 Gloucester

City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States

Population30,539
Coordinates42.6140500, -70.6631300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Dale Avenue (-70.663137, 42.614047)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.91
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.46 $12.91
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.30 $14.60
Premium $4.80 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $4.49 $7.45 $14.90

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 Gloucester and Lawrence. The current time is 04:20:16.

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.