How far is Lawrence, MA from Swampscott, MA?
The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Swampscott, MA is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Swampscott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Swampscott.
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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 4 toward Reading-Wakefield Rotary
1901 ft · 54 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 95 North: Peabody
1161 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Walnut Street, Saugus, Lynnfield
977 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
3 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Kirtland Street
1277 ft · 39 sec · Kirtland Street
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Turn left onto Marion Street
111 m · 8 sec · Marion Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street
43 m · 3 sec · Federal Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street
1061 ft · 28 sec · Federal Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square
80 m · 4 sec · Market Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Market Square
838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square
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Continue on South Common Street
2984 ft · 55 sec · South Common Street
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Turn slight right onto Market Street
2278 ft · 57 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Lynnway
2617 ft · 38 sec · Lynnway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nahant Circle
673 ft · 9 sec · Lynn Shore Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Lynn Shore Drive
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lynn Shore Drive
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Continue on Humphrey Street
904 ft · 19 sec · Humphrey Street
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Turn left onto Monument Avenue
127 m · 13 sec · Monument Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Elmwood Road
54 m · 6 sec · Elmwood Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Elmwood Road
126 m · 20 sec · Elmwood Road
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Turn right onto Hardy Road
128 m · 19 sec · Hardy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hardy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Swampscott.
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Swampscott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Swampscott?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Lawrence and 12.9 miles from Swampscott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lawrence and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Swampscott.
Stop Ideas Near 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 Reading.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Swampscott. Straight-line distance: 20.55 mi (33.07 km).
#1 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swampscott
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 15,462 |
| Coordinates | 42.4709300, -70.9175500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swampscott (-70.91755, 42.47093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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