How far is Lawrence, MA from Saugus, MA?
The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Saugus, MA is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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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
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Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Saugus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Saugus.
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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
9.2 mi · 15 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
2338 ft · 47 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Haverhill Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Haverhill Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Reading-Wakefield Rotary
1469 ft · 42 sec · Lowell Street
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Exit the rotary onto Lowell Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Lowell Street
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Turn right onto Vernon Street
2794 ft · 1 min · Vernon Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Vernon Street
2921 ft · 1 min · Vernon Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Farm Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Farm Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Central Street
69 m · 19 sec · Central Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
23 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Saugus.
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
9.19 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Partly Sunny near Saugus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Saugus?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
North Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Lawrence and 10.4 miles from Saugus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lawrence and Partly Sunny near Saugus.
Stop Ideas Near North Reading
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Reading.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
North Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Saugus. Straight-line distance: 18.46 mi (29.71 km).
#1 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saugus
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 28,542 |
| Coordinates | 42.4648200, -71.0100500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saugus (-71.01005, 42.46482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 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 15m |
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 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
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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