How far is Lawrence, MA from Rowley, MA?
The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Rowley, MA is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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 34m.
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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 Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Rowley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Rowley.
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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 · 57 sec · Amesbury Street
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Turn sharp left onto Merrimack Street
1 mi · 2 min · Merrimack Street
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Continue on Sutton Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sutton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Osgood Street
1136 ft · 24 sec · Osgood Street
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Turn slight right onto Great Pond Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Great Pond Road
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Continue on Pond Street
1079 ft · 23 sec · Pond Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Willow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Road
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Continue on Andover Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Andover Street
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Continue on Library Street
108 m · 19 sec · Library Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
588 ft · 22 sec · Central Street
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Continue on North Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Turn slight right onto Jewett Street
1 mi · 2 min · Jewett Street
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Continue on Jackman Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Jackman Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Coleman Road
2664 ft · 54 sec · Coleman Road
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Continue on Glen Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Glen Street
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Continue on Central Street
2 mi · 3 min · Central Street
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Turn slight left onto Church Street
86 m · 10 sec · Church Street
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Turn left
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Rowley.
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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lawrence and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rowley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Rowley?
The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 8.8 miles from Lawrence and 8.9 miles from Rowley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lawrence and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rowley.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
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 Georgetown.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Rowley. Straight-line distance: 14.46 mi (23.27 km).
#1 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rowley
City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 6,393 |
| Coordinates | 42.7167600, -70.8786600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rowley (-70.87866, 42.71676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
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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