How far is Lawrence, MA from Tewksbury, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Tewksbury, MA is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
9.9 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.57 mi
12.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.57 mi
Kilometers
12.19 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.9 mi
Kilometers
15.94 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tewksbury
Tue, May 26, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Tue, May 26, 1:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-05-26T00:41
Arrive Tewksbury
Tue, May 26, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Andover
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lawrence
5 mi
00h 07m
To Tewksbury
5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Tewksbury.

  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

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Union Street

    2720 ft · 54 sec · South Union Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Connector Road

    1243 ft · 25 sec · Connector Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Broadway

    50 m · 4 sec · South Broadway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro

    1786 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 133: Tewksbury, Andover

    2287 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 133 East: Andover

    61 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on International Place

    2474 ft · 57 sec · International Place

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Street

    58 m · 6 sec · East Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    721 ft · 21 sec · Pleasant Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
161.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
4.6 mi · 46%
North Street
2.22 mi · 22%
South Union Street
0.52 mi · 5%
Parker Street
0.47 mi · 5%
International Place
0.47 mi · 5%
MA 133
0.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

4.27 mi · 00h 05m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Andover
00h 07m from Lawrence
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Partly Sunny near Tewksbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Tewksbury?

The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Lawrence and 5 miles from Tewksbury.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lawrence and Partly Sunny near Tewksbury.

Stop Ideas Near Andover

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

13 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

25 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Tewksbury. Straight-line distance: 7.57 mi (12.19 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Tewksbury

#2 Tewksbury

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population30,970
Coordinates42.6106500, -71.2342200
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Tewksbury (-71.23422, 42.61065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.32 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.72
0.7 gal · 2.64 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.36 $2.72
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.54 $3.08
Premium $4.80 $1.68 $3.36
Diesel $4.49 $1.57 $3.14

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Tewksbury. The current time is 00:41:25.

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.