How far is Rowley, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Rowley, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rowley and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowley and Lawrence.
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Start on the route
10 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Church Street
86 m · 6 sec · Church Street
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Turn straight onto Central Street
2 mi · 3 min · Central Street
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Continue on Glen Street
642 ft · 13 sec · Glen Street
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Continue on Glen Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Glen Street
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Continue on Coleman Road
2664 ft · 58 sec · Coleman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Jackman Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Jackman Street
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Continue on Jewett Street
1 mi · 2 min · Jewett Street
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Turn slight left onto North Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Street
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Turn slight right onto Andover Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Andover Street
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Continue on Willow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Pond Street
1079 ft · 23 sec · Pond Street
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Continue on Great Pond Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Great Pond Road
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Turn left onto Osgood Street
1271 ft · 33 sec · Osgood Street
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Turn right onto Sutton Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 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 Rowley 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.
Andover Street
Turn slight right onto Andover Street
2.16 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rowley 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 Rowley to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Rowley and 8.2 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rowley and Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
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 Georgetown.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rowley and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 14.46 mi (23.27 km).
#1 Rowley
City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 6,393 |
| Coordinates | 42.7167600, -70.8786600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
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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