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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on Dale Avenue
81 m · 15 sec · Dale Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hancock Street
107 m · 24 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1038 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
91 m · 5 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grant Circle
540 ft · 8 sec · Yankee Division Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway
14 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 62: Danvers, Beverly
977 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 62 West: Beverly Regional Airport, Danvers, Middleton
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Elliott Street
1345 ft · 27 sec · Elliott Street
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Turn slight left onto Conant Street
70 m · 4 sec · Conant Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 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 Gloucester 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Danvers.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
North Station
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).
#1 Gloucester
City on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States
| Population | 30,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.6140500, -70.6631300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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