How far is Lawrence, MA from Hamilton, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Hamilton, MA is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
22.87 mi
00h 43m
Flight
16.98 mi
27.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.98 mi
Kilometers
27.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.87 mi
Kilometers
36.8 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Fri, May 1, 10:41 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Fri, May 1, 11:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-05-01T09:58
Arrive Hamilton
Fri, May 1, 10:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
Boxford
MA

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Lawrence
11.4 mi
00h 21m
To Hamilton
11.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Essex Street

    25 m · 6 sec · Essex Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Amesbury Street

    2276 ft · 57 sec · Amesbury Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Merrimack Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Merrimack Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Sutton Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sutton Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Osgood Street

    1136 ft · 24 sec · Osgood Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Great Pond Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Great Pond Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Pond Street

    1079 ft · 23 sec · Pond Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Topsfield Road Extension

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Topsfield Road Extension

  11. 11

    Continue on Boxford Road

    1516 ft · 39 sec · Boxford Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto High Street Extension

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street Extension

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Valley Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Valley Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Topsfield Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Topsfield Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cherry Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Monument Street

    2244 ft · 47 sec · Monument Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Bay Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bay Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Moulton Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Moulton Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moulton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
6.34 mi · 28%
Bay Road
2.62 mi · 11%
Washington Street
1.94 mi · 8%
Topsfield Road Extension
1.85 mi · 8%
High Street Extension
1.72 mi · 8%
Great Pond Road
1.42 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boxford
00h 21m from Lawrence
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 11.4 miles from Lawrence and 11.4 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lawrence and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Boxford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boxford, 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 Boxford.

RAIL

Haverhill station

14 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

18 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

20 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

33 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 16.98 mi (27.32 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hamilton

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population8,070
Coordinates42.6362100, -70.8431000
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Hamilton (-70.8431, 42.63621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.05 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.30
1.62 gal · 6.1 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.15 $6.30
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.56 $7.12
Premium $4.80 $3.89 $7.77
Diesel $4.49 $3.64 $7.27

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Hamilton. The current time is 09:58:31.

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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.