How far is Lawrence, MA from Amesbury, MA?
The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Amesbury, MA is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Amesbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Amesbury.
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Start on Essex Street
2679 ft · 1 min · Essex Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Union Street
139 m · 17 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Canal Street
1712 ft · 38 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Marston Street
1934 ft · 49 sec · Marston Street
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Continue on Marston Street
98 m · 8 sec · Marston Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 150: Amesbury
1040 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 4 min
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Exit the roundabout onto Market Street
71 m · 5 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Amesbury.
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 North
Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 00h 18m
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 Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lawrence and Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Amesbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Amesbury?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 9.8 miles from Lawrence and 9.8 miles from Amesbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Lawrence and Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Amesbury.
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 Lawrence and Amesbury. Straight-line distance: 15.78 mi (25.4 km).
#1 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amesbury
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 17,537 |
| Coordinates | 42.8584200, -70.9300500 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amesbury (-70.93005, 42.85842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.10 | $6.19 |
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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