Origin
North Andover, MA
Afternoon in North Andover on Thursday
Local time
1:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Andover, MA to Lawrence, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7m
Distance
2.2 mi
3 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$0
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 7m
★
6 AM
0h 8m
8 AM
0h 9m
10 AM
0h 8m
12 PM
0h 8m
3 PM
0h 8m
5 PM
0h 9m
8 PM
0h 7m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Andover, MA
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Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Andover, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 2.2 miles and takes about 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Middlesex Street, Waverley Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7m. Total distance: 2.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7m 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 7m drive with frequent turns across 2.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Middlesex 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 North Andover, MA to Lawrence, MA is easy. At 7m 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 North Andover, MA to Lawrence, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Street | — | — |
| Waverley Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Sutton Street | — | — |
| Merrimack Street | — | — |
| South Union Street | — | — |
| Canal Street | — | — |
| Lawrence Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Middlesex Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Andover, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on the route
62 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Middlesex Street
141 ft
·
10 sec
·
Middlesex Street
3
Turn right onto Waverley Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Waverley Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto Sutton Street
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Sutton Street
6
Continue on Merrimack Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Merrimack Street
7
Turn right onto South Union Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Union Street
8
Turn left onto Canal Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Canal Street
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
19 sec
·
Lawrence Street
10
Turn left onto Essex Street
499 ft
·
12 sec
·
Essex Street
11
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.35 one way
$0.70 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $0.38 | $0.77 |
| premium | $4.82 | $0.42 | $0.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.49 | $0.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$0
Estimated CO2 emission: 0.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.7 | 0 | $0.23 | $0.11 |
| Efficient EV | 0.6 | 0 | $0.19 | $0.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 0.9 | 0 | $0.31 | $0.14 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Lawrence, MA
Afternoon in Lawrence on Thursday
Local time
1:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7m 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 North Andover, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 2.2 miles and takes about 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Middlesex Street, Waverley Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.1 miles from North Andover, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.35 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 North Andover, MA to Lawrence, MA is easy. At 7m 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 North Andover, MA to Lawrence, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Andover, MA to Lawrence, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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