How far is North Andover, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from North Andover, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Andover and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Andover and Lawrence.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Middlesex Street
43 m · 10 sec · Middlesex Street
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Turn right onto Waverley Road
2098 ft · 1 min · Waverley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
746 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sutton Street
1950 ft · 25 sec · Sutton Street
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Continue on Merrimack Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Merrimack Street
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Turn right onto South Union Street
1483 ft · 37 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto Canal Street
2058 ft · 41 sec · Canal Street
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At the end of the road, turn right 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 North Andover 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.
Merrimack Street
Continue on Merrimack Street
0.72 mi · 00h 01m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Andover 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 North Andover to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Methuen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from North Andover and 0.9 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.31 one way or $0.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Andover and Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Methuen
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 Methuen.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Andover and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 1.53 mi (2.47 km).
#1 North Andover
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 31,460 |
| Coordinates | 42.6987000, -71.1350600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.31 | $0.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.35 | $0.70 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.38 | $0.77 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.36 | $0.72 |
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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