How far is Lawrence, MA from Tyngsboro, MA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Tyngsboro, MA is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
20.52 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.44 mi
21.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.44 mi
Kilometers
21.63 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.52 mi
Kilometers
33.03 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyngsboro
Sat, May 30, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Sat, May 30, 11:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-05-30T22:16
Arrive Tyngsboro
Sat, May 30, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 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
Lowell
MA

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

From Lawrence
10.3 mi
00h 13m
To Tyngsboro
10.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph N
Destination
51°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1068 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1320 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Nashua New Hampshire

    2656 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Nashua New Hampshire

    1 km · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Westford Road, Tyngsboro

    113 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Westford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Westford Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Middlesex Road

    1765 ft · 48 sec · Middlesex Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Kendall Road

    570 ft · 16 sec · Kendall Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    31 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
9.58 mi · 47%
US 3 North
6.83 mi · 33%
Westford Road
1.22 mi · 6%
South Union Street
0.52 mi · 3%
Parker Street
0.47 mi · 2%
US 3
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

9.25 mi · 00h 11m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 13m from Lawrence
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers near Tyngsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Lawrence and 10.3 miles from Tyngsboro.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers near Tyngsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

20 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

24 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

North Station

36 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Tyngsboro. Straight-line distance: 13.44 mi (21.63 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Tyngsboro

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,366
Coordinates42.6767600, -71.4245100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-71.16311, 42.70704)
End: Tyngsboro (-71.42451, 42.67676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
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.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.60
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.80 $5.60
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.17 $6.33
Premium $4.80 $3.46 $6.91
Diesel $4.49 $3.23 $6.46

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Tyngsboro. The current time is 22:16:08.

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.