How far is Lawrence, MA from Boxford, MA?
The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Boxford, MA is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
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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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Boxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Boxford.
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Start on Essex Street
25 m · 6 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Amesbury Street
2276 ft · 57 sec · Amesbury Street
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Turn sharp left onto Merrimack Street
1 mi · 2 min · Merrimack Street
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Continue on Sutton Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sutton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Osgood Street
1136 ft · 24 sec · Osgood Street
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Turn slight right onto Great Pond Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Great Pond Road
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Continue on Pond Street
1079 ft · 23 sec · Pond Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Topsfield Road Extension
114 m · 17 sec · Topsfield Road Extension
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Continue on Topsfield Road
25 m · 2 sec · Topsfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Topsfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Boxford.
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
Turn right onto 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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lawrence and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Boxford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Boxford?
The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
North Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Lawrence and 5.8 miles from Boxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lawrence and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Boxford.
Stop Ideas Near North Andover
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 North Andover.
Haverhill station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Boxford. Straight-line distance: 9.02 mi (14.52 km).
#1 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boxford
City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 8,331 |
| Coordinates | 42.6612000, -70.9967200 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boxford (-70.99672, 42.6612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
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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