How far is Tewksbury, MA from Lawrence, MA?

The driving distance from Tewksbury, MA to Lawrence, MA is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
12.46 mi
00h 19m
Flight
7.57 mi
12.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.57 mi
Kilometers
12.19 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.46 mi
Kilometers
20.05 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Tue, May 26, 12:10 AM EDT
Return by in Tewksbury
Tue, May 26, 12:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tewksbury
2026-05-25T23:51
Arrive Lawrence
Tue, May 26, 12:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tewksbury
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
Andover
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Tewksbury
5.5 mi
00h 09m
To Lawrence
7 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    721 ft · 21 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Street

    58 m · 13 sec · East Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto International Place

    2333 ft · 46 sec · International Place

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    92 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Andover Street

    694 ft · 17 sec · Andover Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2924 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 North: Lawrence

    1561 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Union Street

    1199 ft · 22 sec · Union Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on South Union Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Union Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    1401 ft · 36 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Parker Street

    2490 ft · 56 sec · Parker Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Amesbury Street

    1825 ft · 41 sec · Amesbury Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lawrence Street

    150 m · 19 sec · Lawrence Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    152 m · 12 sec · Essex Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tewksbury 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
5.29 mi · 43%
North Street
2.22 mi · 18%
South Union Street
0.72 mi · 6%
Parker Street
0.47 mi · 4%
International Place
0.44 mi · 4%
Amesbury Street
0.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

4.74 mi · 00h 06m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Andover
00h 09m from Tewksbury
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Tewksbury 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 Tewksbury to Lawrence?

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Tewksbury and 7 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.71 one way or $3.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Tewksbury and Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Andover

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

13 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

25 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tewksbury and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 7.57 mi (12.19 km).

Tewksbury

#1 Tewksbury

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population30,970
Coordinates42.6106500, -71.2342200
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population80,007
Coordinates42.7070400, -71.1631100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-71.234141, 42.61061)
End: Essex Street (-71.163081, 42.707003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.66 L · about $1.71
Round trip
$3.42
0.88 gal · 3.32 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.71 $3.42
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.93 $3.87
Premium $4.80 $2.11 $4.22
Diesel $4.49 $1.97 $3.95

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Tewksbury and Lawrence. The current time is 23:51:45.

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.