How far is Stoneham, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Stoneham, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 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
21.1 mi
00h 27m
Flight
16.01 mi
25.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.01 mi
Kilometers
25.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.1 mi
Kilometers
33.95 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in Stoneham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stoneham
2026-04-22T23:31
Arrive Lawrence
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 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 Stoneham
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
Tewksbury
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Stoneham
9.8 mi
00h 13m
To Lawrence
11.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winter Street

    18 m · 9 sec · Winter Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Street

    86 m · 14 sec · Central Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street

    108 m · 17 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    151 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Montvale Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Montvale Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    1400 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
13.3 mi · 63%
I 495 North
2.66 mi · 13%
Montvale Avenue
0.73 mi · 3%
South Union Street
0.72 mi · 3%
Parker Street
0.47 mi · 2%
Amesbury Street
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

13 mi · 00h 15m

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
+5.1 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tewksbury
00h 13m from Stoneham
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Stoneham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 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?

Tewksbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Stoneham and 11.4 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Stoneham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Tewksbury

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

13 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

22 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

30 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

North Station

31 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stoneham and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 16.01 mi (25.77 km).

Stoneham

#1 Stoneham

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population23,961
Coordinates42.4801000, -71.0995000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Winter Street (-71.099565, 42.480035)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.25 $6.51
Premium $4.80 $3.55 $7.10
Diesel $4.49 $3.32 $6.64

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stoneham and Lawrence. The current time is 23:31:39.

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.