How far is Lawrence, MA from North Reading, MA?
The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to North Reading, MA is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and North Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and North Reading.
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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
1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue
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Turn right onto South Union Street
2720 ft · 54 sec · South Union Street
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Continue on Connector Road
1243 ft · 25 sec · Connector Road
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Turn straight onto South Broadway
50 m · 4 sec · South Broadway
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Continue on North Main Street
7.5 mi · 12 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Winter Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Winter Street
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Continue on Park Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn left onto Haverhill Street
130 m · 12 sec · Haverhill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Haverhill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and North Reading.
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.
North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
7.52 mi · 00h 12m
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 Clear leaving Lawrence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to North Reading?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Lawrence and 5.7 miles from North Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lawrence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Andover
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 Andover.
Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and North Reading. Straight-line distance: 10.08 mi (16.22 km).
#1 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Reading
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 15,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.5750900, -71.0786700 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Reading (-71.07867, 42.57509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
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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