How far is Lawrence, MA from South Peabody, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to South Peabody, MA is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.31 mi
00h 36m
Flight
17.43 mi
28.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.43 mi
Kilometers
28.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.31 mi
Kilometers
31.08 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 6:40 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-18T18:03
Arrive South Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 6:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Middleton
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lawrence
9.6 mi
00h 18m
To South Peabody
9.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and South Peabody.

  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

    4.7 mi · 9 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Andover Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Andover Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 95 South: Waltham, Boston

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 128 North: Gloucester

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Forest Street, Centennial Drive

    1251 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Centennial Drive Connector

    1656 ft · 46 sec · Centennial Drive Connector

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Summit Street

    2825 ft · 1 min · Summit Street

  14. 14

    Continue on County Street

    2364 ft · 1 min · County Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lynn Street

    777 ft · 24 sec · Lynn Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bay State Boulevard

    18 m · 3 sec · Bay State Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bay State Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turnpike Street
5.58 mi · 29%
North Main Street
4.68 mi · 24%
I 95 South
1.98 mi · 10%
Winthrop Avenue
1.63 mi · 8%
MA 128 North
1.45 mi · 7%
Andover Street
1.39 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Turnpike Street

Continue on Turnpike Street

5.58 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
17.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleton
00h 18m from Lawrence
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lawrence and Mostly Cloudy near South Peabody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to South Peabody?

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 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?

Middleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Lawrence and 9.7 miles from South Peabody.

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

The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lawrence and Mostly Cloudy near South Peabody.

Stop Ideas Near Middleton

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

21 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

26 mi away
90 Storey Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and South Peabody. Straight-line distance: 17.43 mi (28.05 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Peabody

A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population50,293
Coordinates42.5098200, -70.9494900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: South Peabody (-70.94949, 42.50982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.99 $5.98
Premium $4.80 $3.26 $6.53
Diesel $4.49 $3.05 $6.10

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and South Peabody. The current time is 18:03:59.

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.