How far is Lawrence, MA from Rockport, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Rockport, MA is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
35.63 mi
00h 59m
Flight
27.8 mi
44.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.8 mi
Kilometers
44.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.63 mi
Kilometers
57.34 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockport
Sat, May 23, 3:51 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Sat, May 23, 4:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-05-23T14:52
Arrive Rockport
Sat, May 23, 3:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Danvers
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lawrence
17.8 mi
00h 29m
To Rockport
17.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Maple Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Poplar Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Elliott Street

    1723 ft · 41 sec · Elliott Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport

    1141 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    14 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grant Circle

    113 m · 6 sec · Yankee Division Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Yankee Division Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Blackburn Circle

    537 ft · 7 sec · Yankee Division Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.2 km · 58 sec · Yankee Division Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Eastern Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway

    737 ft · 17 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    52 m · 8 sec · Broadway Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
15.6 mi · 44%
Turnpike Street
5.58 mi · 16%
Maple Street
4.56 mi · 13%
North Main Street
2.82 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.79 mi · 5%
Winthrop Avenue
1.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

14 mi · 00h 19m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danvers
00h 29m from Lawrence
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lawrence and Mostly Cloudy near Rockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Danvers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Lawrence and 17.8 miles from Rockport.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lawrence and Mostly Cloudy near Rockport.

Stop Ideas Near Danvers

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

25 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Rockport. Straight-line distance: 27.8 mi (44.74 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Rockport

Seaside town Rockport in Essex County, Massachusetts, U.

Population7,312
Coordinates42.6556500, -70.6203200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Rockport (-70.62032, 42.65565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.90 $9.80
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.54 $11.08
Premium $4.80 $6.05 $12.09
Diesel $4.49 $5.65 $11.31

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Rockport. The current time is 14:52:26.

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.