How far is Lawrence, MA from Newburyport, MA?
The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Newburyport, MA is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Newburyport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Newburyport.
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Start on Essex Street
2679 ft · 1 min · Essex Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Union Street
139 m · 17 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Canal Street
1712 ft · 38 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Marston Street
1934 ft · 49 sec · Marston Street
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Continue on Marston Street
98 m · 8 sec · Marston Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110: Salisbury, Boston
1062 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Macy Street
154 m · 13 sec · Macy Street
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Turn right onto Rocky Hill Road
1177 ft · 60 sec · Rocky Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1360 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Evans Place
1132 ft · 32 sec · Evans Place
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Continue on Main Street
2015 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Spofford Street
844 ft · 23 sec · Spofford Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moseley Avenue
30 m · 3 sec · Moseley Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Moseley Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Moseley Avenue
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Turn slight left onto High Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Boardman Street
782 ft · 39 sec · Boardman Street
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Turn right onto Atkinson Street
55 m · 8 sec · Atkinson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atkinson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Newburyport.
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.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Mostly Sunny near Newburyport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Newburyport?
The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 11.2 miles from Lawrence and 11.2 miles from Newburyport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lawrence and Mostly Sunny near Newburyport.
Stop Ideas Near Haverhill
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 Haverhill.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Exeter station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Newburyport. Straight-line distance: 16.23 mi (26.12 km).
#1 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newburyport
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 18,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.8125900, -70.8772800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newburyport (-70.87728, 42.81259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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 16m |
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 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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