How far is Lawrence, MA from Groveland, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Groveland, MA is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.92 mi
00h 18m
Flight
7.63 mi
12.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.63 mi
Kilometers
12.28 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.92 mi
Kilometers
19.19 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groveland
Fri, Apr 17, 5:31 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Fri, Apr 17, 5:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-17T17:13
Arrive Groveland
Fri, Apr 17, 5:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Haverhill
MA

The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

From Lawrence
6 mi
00h 09m
To Groveland
6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Groveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Groveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Essex Street

    2679 ft · 1 min · Essex Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Union Street

    139 m · 17 sec · Union Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    1712 ft · 38 sec · Canal Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Marston Street

    1934 ft · 49 sec · Marston Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Marston Street

    98 m · 8 sec · Marston Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street

    50 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Merrimack Street

    1532 ft · 28 sec · Merrimack Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Water Street

    1906 ft · 34 sec · Water Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Water Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Bates Bridge

    949 ft · 18 sec · Bates Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Elm Park

    1107 ft · 20 sec · Elm Park

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gardner Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Groveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
151.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
5.06 mi · 42%
River Street
1.87 mi · 16%
Water Street
1.5 mi · 13%
Lincoln Avenue
0.93 mi · 8%
Essex Street
0.51 mi · 4%
Marston Street
0.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

4.25 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haverhill
00h 09m from Lawrence
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Groveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Groveland?

The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 6 miles from Lawrence and 6 miles from Groveland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Groveland.

Stop Ideas Near Haverhill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Haverhill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haverhill.

RAIL

Haverhill station

1 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

14 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

25 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

30 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Groveland. Straight-line distance: 7.63 mi (12.28 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Groveland

#2 Groveland

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

Population6,868
Coordinates42.7603700, -71.0314500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Groveland (-71.03145, 42.76037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.59 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.27
0.84 gal · 3.18 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.63 $3.27
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.85 $3.69
Premium $4.80 $2.02 $4.03
Diesel $4.49 $1.88 $3.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Groveland. The current time is 17:13:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.