How far is Lawrence, MA from Chelmsford, MA?
The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Chelmsford, MA is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 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.
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Town in Massachusetts, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Chelmsford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Chelmsford.
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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 · 50 sec · Amesbury Street
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Continue on Parker Street
2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street
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Continue on Winthrop Avenue
1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue
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Turn right onto South Union Street
2720 ft · 54 sec · South Union Street
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Continue on Connector Road
1243 ft · 25 sec · Connector Road
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Turn straight onto South Broadway
50 m · 4 sec · South Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
1786 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1068 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1320 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1931 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2149 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 4, MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
51 m · 6 sec
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Continue on MA 110: Chelmsford, Lowell
1252 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 West: Chelmsford
82 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Chelmsford Street
2039 ft · 45 sec · Chelmsford Street
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Turn right onto Fletcher Street
1485 ft · 43 sec · Fletcher Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Road
646 ft · 25 sec · North Road
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Turn left onto Worthen Street
657 ft · 18 sec · Worthen Street
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Continue on Worthen Street
53 m · 5 sec · Worthen Street
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Turn right onto Westford Street
3011 ft · 2 min · Westford Street
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Turn left onto Clover Hill Drive
961 ft · 42 sec · Clover Hill Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clover Hill Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Chelmsford.
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
9.25 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers near Chelmsford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Chelmsford?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 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?
Tewksbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Lawrence and 7.6 miles from Chelmsford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 $2.10 one way or $4.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers near Chelmsford.
Stop Ideas Near Tewksbury
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 Tewksbury.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
Nashua, NH
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Chelmsford. Straight-line distance: 12.75 mi (20.52 km).
#1 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chelmsford
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 35,528 |
| Coordinates | 42.5998100, -71.3672800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chelmsford (-71.36728, 42.59981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
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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