How far is Lawrence, MA from Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA?
The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Manchester-by-the-Sea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Manchester-by-the-Sea.
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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
1.6 mi · 4 min · Winthrop Avenue
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Continue on Turnpike Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · Turnpike Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Poplar Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Elliott Street
1723 ft · 41 sec · Elliott Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport
1141 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
8.3 mi · 11 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Essex, Manchester
747 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on School Street, Manchester
57 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto School Street
1.3 km · 2 min · School Street
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Turn left onto Brook Street
127 m · 18 sec · Brook Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brook Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Manchester-by-the-Sea.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
8.29 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lawrence and Rain Showers near Manchester-by-the-Sea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Manchester-by-the-Sea?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Middleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Lawrence and 13 miles from Manchester-by-the-Sea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lawrence and Rain Showers near Manchester-by-the-Sea.
Stop Ideas Near Middleton
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 Middleton.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
North Station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Manchester-by-the-Sea. Straight-line distance: 21.93 mi (35.3 km).
#1 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester-by-the-Sea
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 5,438 |
| Coordinates | 42.5778700, -70.7689400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester-by-the-Sea (-70.76894, 42.57787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
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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