Origin
Lawrence, MA
Afternoon in Lawrence on Thursday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Lawrence, MA
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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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
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.
Destination
Rowley, MA
Afternoon in Rowley on Thursday
Local time
12:34 PM
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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