How far is Salisbury, MA from Lawrence, MA?
The driving distance from Salisbury, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Lawrence.
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Start on the route
22 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Lafayette Road
82 m · 7 sec · Lafayette Road
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Turn right onto Elm Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Macy Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Macy Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Haverhill
1457 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence Heritage State Park
1361 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lawrence
1380 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Marston Street
2634 ft · 1 min · Marston Street
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Continue on Canal Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 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 Salisbury 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.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Salisbury and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 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?
Haverhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Salisbury and 11 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 $3.00 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Salisbury and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Haverhill
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 Haverhill.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Exeter station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 17.95 mi (28.88 km).
#1 Salisbury
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 9,591 |
| Coordinates | 42.8417600, -70.8606100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
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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