How far is Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Lawrence.
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Start on Brook Street
103 m · 20 sec · Brook Street
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Turn right onto Norwood Avenue
100 m · 16 sec · Norwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Desmond Avenue
699 ft · 35 sec · Desmond Avenue
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Turn right onto School Street
1 mi · 2 min · School Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 128 South
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 62: Danvers, Beverly
977 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 62 West: Beverly Regional Airport, Danvers, Middleton
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Elliott Street
1345 ft · 27 sec · Elliott Street
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Turn slight left onto Conant Street
70 m · 4 sec · Conant Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Poplar Street
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Continue on Maple Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Turnpike Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · Turnpike Street
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Continue on Winthrop Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Winthrop Avenue
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Continue on Parker Street
2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street
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Continue on Amesbury Street
1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Lawrence Street
150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Lawrence.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
8.46 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Manchester-by-the-Sea and Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Middleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Manchester-by-the-Sea and 28.3 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Manchester-by-the-Sea and Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
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 Manchester-by-the-Sea and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 21.93 mi (35.3 km).
#1 Manchester-by-the-Sea
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 5,438 |
| Coordinates | 42.5778700, -70.7689400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrence
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 80,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.7070400, -71.1631100 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
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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