How far is Groveland, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Groveland, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Groveland and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groveland and Lawrence.
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Start on Gardner Street
28 m · 3 sec · Gardner Street
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Continue on Elm Park
1016 ft · 19 sec · Elm Park
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Continue on Bates Bridge
1195 ft · 23 sec · Bates Bridge
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Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Water Street
2045 ft · 38 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Merrimack Street
1768 ft · 33 sec · Merrimack Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1154 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
67 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on River Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence
1719 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence Heritage State Park
1361 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lawrence
1380 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Marston Street
2634 ft · 1 min · Marston Street
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Continue on Canal Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Street
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At the end of the road, turn right 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 Groveland 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.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 00h 05m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Groveland to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Haverhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Groveland and 4.3 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Groveland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Haverhill
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 Haverhill.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Exeter station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Groveland and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 7.63 mi (12.28 km).
#1 Groveland
City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 6,868 |
| Coordinates | 42.7603700, -71.0314500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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