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Trip from Lawrence, MA to Rowley, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

34m

Distance

17.7 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Lawrence, MA, MA

Lawrence, MA

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Downtown Rowley, MA, MA

Rowley, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lawrence, MA to Rowley, MA covers 17.7 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Amesbury Street, Merrimack Street, Sutton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 17.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amesbury Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Lawrence, MA to Rowley, MA is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lawrence, MA to Rowley, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Amesbury Street
Merrimack Street
Sutton Street
Osgood Street
Great Pond Road
Pond Street
Washington Street
Willow Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Amesbury Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, MA and Rowley, MA.

1

Start on Essex Street

82 ft · 6 sec · Essex Street
2

Turn right onto Amesbury Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Amesbury Street
3

Turn sharp left onto Merrimack Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Merrimack Street
4

Continue on Sutton Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · Sutton Street
5

At the end of the road, turn left onto Osgood Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Osgood Street
6

Turn slight right onto Great Pond Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Great Pond Road
7

Continue on Pond Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Pond Street
8

Continue on Washington Street

1.9 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
9

Continue on Willow Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Road
10

Continue on Andover Street

2.1 mi · 4 min · Andover Street
11

Continue on Library Street

354 ft · 19 sec · Library Street
12

Turn left onto Central Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Central Street
13

Continue on North Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Street
14

Turn slight right onto Jewett Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Jewett Street
15

Continue on Jackman Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Jackman Street
16

Continue on Elm Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
17

Turn right onto Coleman Road

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Coleman Road
18

Continue on Glen Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Glen Street
19

Continue on Central Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · Central Street
20

Turn slight left onto Church Street

282 ft · 10 sec · Church Street
21

Turn left

33 ft · 2 sec
22

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.83 one way

$5.67 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $3.09 $6.18
premium $4.82 $3.36 $6.72
diesel $5.61 $3.91 $7.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.55 $0.71
EV Truck/SUV 7.1 0 $2.48 $1.13

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lawrence, MA

Late night in Lawrence on Thursday

Local time

5:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rowley, MA

Late night in Rowley on Thursday

Local time

5:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

34m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lawrence, MA to Rowley, MA covers 17.7 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amesbury Street, Merrimack Street, Sutton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Lawrence, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Lawrence, MA to Rowley, MA is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lawrence, MA to Rowley, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lawrence, MA to Rowley, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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