How far is Hamilton, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Hamilton, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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 44m.
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
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City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Lawrence.
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Start on Moulton Street
39 m · 14 sec · Moulton Street
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Turn left onto Bay Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bay Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Monument Street
2244 ft · 47 sec · Monument Street
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Turn slight right onto Cherry Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Topsfield Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Topsfield Road
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Turn right onto Valley Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Valley Road
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Continue on High Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Boxford Road
1516 ft · 39 sec · Boxford Road
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Continue on Topsfield Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Topsfield Road
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Continue on Topsfield Road Extension
114 m · 8 sec · Topsfield Road Extension
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Continue on Main Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Pond Street
1079 ft · 23 sec · Pond Street
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Continue on Great Pond Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Great Pond Road
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Turn left onto Osgood Street
1271 ft · 33 sec · Osgood Street
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Turn right onto Sutton Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sutton Street
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Continue on Merrimack Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Merrimack Street
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Turn right onto South Union Street
1483 ft · 37 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto Canal Street
2058 ft · 41 sec · 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 Hamilton 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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
5.59 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Boxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Hamilton and 11.4 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Boxford
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 Boxford.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 16.98 mi (27.32 km).
#1 Hamilton
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 8,070 |
| Coordinates | 42.6362100, -70.8431000 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
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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