How far is Lawrence, MA from Marblehead, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Marblehead, MA is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.05 mi
00h 46m
Flight
21.11 mi
33.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.11 mi
Kilometers
33.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.05 mi
Kilometers
37.1 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marblehead
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Marblehead
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Middleton
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lawrence
11.5 mi
00h 23m
To Marblehead
11.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Essex Street

    25 m · 6 sec · Essex Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Amesbury Street

    2276 ft · 50 sec · Amesbury Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Winthrop Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Winthrop Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Turnpike Street

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Turnpike Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    4.7 mi · 9 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Andover Street

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Andover Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pulaski Street

    629 ft · 21 sec · Pulaski Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Gardner Street

    2623 ft · 58 sec · Gardner Street

  10. 10

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

    1911 ft · 54 sec · Margin Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Summer Street

    146 m · 11 sec · Summer Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norman Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Norman Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Norman Street

    748 ft · 15 sec · Norman Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    577 ft · 10 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    981 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Lafayette Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Humphrey Street

    55 m · 3 sec · Humphrey Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    3020 ft · 57 sec · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Rowland Street

    48 m · 8 sec · Rowland Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Rowland Street

    927 ft · 46 sec · Rowland Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Rowland Court

    15 m · 2 sec · Rowland Court

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rowland Court

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turnpike Street
5.58 mi · 24%
North Main Street
4.68 mi · 20%
Andover Street
4.34 mi · 19%
Lafayette Street
2.41 mi · 10%
Winthrop Avenue
1.63 mi · 7%
North Street
1.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Turnpike Street

Continue on Turnpike Street

5.58 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleton
00h 23m from Lawrence
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Partly Sunny near Marblehead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 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 11.5 miles from Lawrence and 11.6 miles from Marblehead.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:58 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 Partly Sunny around Lawrence and Partly Sunny near Marblehead.

Stop Ideas Near Middleton

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

21 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

26 mi away
90 Storey Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Marblehead. Straight-line distance: 21.11 mi (33.97 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Marblehead

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population20,551
Coordinates42.5001000, -70.8578300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Marblehead (-70.85783, 42.5001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
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
3.08 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.30
1.62 gal · 6.16 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Marblehead. The current time is 04:11:12.

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.