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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Mostly Cloudy
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.
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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
1.6 mi · 4 min · Winthrop Avenue
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Continue on Turnpike Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · Turnpike Street
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Continue on North Main Street
4.7 mi · 9 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Andover Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Andover Street
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Take the exit right toward I 95 South: Waltham, Boston
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Forest Street, Centennial Drive
1251 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Centennial Drive Connector
1656 ft · 46 sec · Centennial Drive Connector
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Turn right onto Summit Street
2825 ft · 1 min · Summit Street
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Continue on County Street
2364 ft · 1 min · County Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lynn Street
777 ft · 24 sec · Lynn Street
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Turn right onto Bay State Boulevard
18 m · 3 sec · Bay State Boulevard
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middleton.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
North Station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and South Peabody. Straight-line distance: 17.43 mi (28.05 km).
#1 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Peabody
A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 50,293 |
| Coordinates | 42.5098200, -70.9494900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Peabody (-70.94949, 42.50982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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