How far is Lawrence, MA from Newbury, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Newbury, MA is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
20.03 mi
00h 37m
Flight
16.65 mi
26.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.65 mi
Kilometers
26.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.03 mi
Kilometers
32.24 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newbury
Sat, Apr 18, 6:49 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Sat, Apr 18, 7:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-18T18:11
Arrive Newbury
Sat, Apr 18, 6:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
Georgetown
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lawrence
10 mi
00h 18m
To Newbury
10 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Willow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Andover Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Andover Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Library Street

    108 m · 19 sec · Library Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Central Street

    588 ft · 22 sec · Central Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Jewett Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Jewett Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Jackman Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Jackman Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Elm Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Elm Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Newburyport Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Boston Road

    1436 ft · 29 sec · Boston Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Hay Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hay Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Newman Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Newman Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto High Road

    65 m · 5 sec · High Road

  22. 22

    Continue on High Road

    25 m · 5 sec · High Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andover Street
2.06 mi · 10%
Newburyport Turnpike
2.01 mi · 10%
Elm Street
1.96 mi · 10%
Washington Street
1.88 mi · 9%
North Street
1.58 mi · 8%
Great Pond Road
1.42 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Andover Street

Continue on Andover Street

2.06 mi · 00h 04m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
00h 18m from Lawrence
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lawrence and Mostly Cloudy near Newbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Lawrence and 10 miles from Newbury.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lawrence and Mostly Cloudy near Newbury.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

9 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

12 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

26 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

29 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Newbury. Straight-line distance: 16.65 mi (26.79 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Newbury

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population7,175
Coordinates42.7667600, -70.8453300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Newbury (-70.84533, 42.76676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.68 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.52
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.76 $5.52
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.12 $6.24
Premium $4.80 $3.41 $6.81
Diesel $4.49 $3.19 $6.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Newbury. The current time is 18:11:27.

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.