How far is Ipswich, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Ipswich, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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 Ipswich and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ipswich and Lawrence.
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Start on Washington Street
2528 ft · 2 min · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Linebrook Road
5 mi · 10 min · Linebrook Road
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Continue on Linebrook Road
2990 ft · 1 min · Linebrook Road
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Continue on Boxford Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Boxford Road
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Continue on Linebrook Road
756 ft · 23 sec · Linebrook Road
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Turn slight right onto Haverhill Road
842 ft · 17 sec · Haverhill Road
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Continue on Ipswich Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Ipswich Road
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Continue on Killam Hill Road
1514 ft · 37 sec · Killam Hill Road
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Turn left onto Pond Street
2550 ft · 51 sec · Pond Street
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Turn right onto Ipswich Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Ipswich Road
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 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 Ipswich 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.
Linebrook Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Linebrook Road
5.02 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 9.8 miles from Ipswich and 9.9 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ipswich and Partly 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 Ipswich and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 16.46 mi (26.49 km).
#1 Ipswich
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,091 |
| Coordinates | 42.6792600, -70.8411600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
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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