Trip from Rowley, MA to Lawrence, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

34m

Distance

17.8 mi

29 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 32m ★

6 AM

0h 35m

8 AM

0h 40m

10 AM

0h 37m

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.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rowley, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 17.8 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 Andover Street, Central Street, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.2 miles on Andover Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 17.8 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 with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 17.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Andover Street is the longest continuous segment at about 2.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Church Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (South Union Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Church Street

Turn right onto Church Street

Navigation decision point

3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | Elm Street

At end of road, turn left onto Elm Street

Navigation decision point

16.9 mi into trip | ~32m in | South Union Street

Turn right onto South Union Street

Navigation decision point

17.6 mi into trip | ~34m in | Lawrence Street

At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Street

Navigation decision point

17.7 mi into trip | ~34m in | Essex Street

Turn left onto Essex Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Andover Street	2.2 mi	4m
Central Street	2 mi	3m
Washington Street	1.9 mi	4m
North Street	1.6 mi	3m
Great Pond Road	1.4 mi	2m
Willow Road	1.3 mi	2m
Sutton Street	1.3 mi	1m
Jewett Street	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Andover Street — 2.2 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

33 ft · 3 sec · this road

Turn right onto Church Street

283 ft · 5 sec · Church Street

Turn straight onto Central Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · Central Street

Continue on Glen Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Glen Street

Continue on Glen Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Glen Street

Continue on Coleman Road

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Coleman Road

At end of road, turn left onto Elm Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Elm Street

Continue on Jackman Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Jackman Street

Continue on Jewett Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Jewett Street

Turn slight left onto North Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Street

Turn slight right onto MA 133

2.2 mi · 4 min · Andover Street

Continue on MA 133

1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Road

Continue on MA 133

1.9 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

Continue on MA 133

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Pond Street

Continue on MA 133

1.4 mi · 2 min · Great Pond Road

Turn left onto MA 125; MA 133

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Osgood Street

Turn right onto Sutton Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · Sutton Street

Continue on Merrimack Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Merrimack Street

Turn right onto South Union Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · South Union Street

Turn left onto Canal Street

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Canal Street

At end of road, turn right onto Lawrence Street

492 ft · 18 sec · Lawrence Street

Turn left onto Essex Street

498 ft · 11 sec · Essex Street

Arrive at destination

Essex Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.85 one way

$5.70 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$3.11	$6.21
premium	$4.82	$3.38	$6.76
diesel	$5.61	$3.93	$7.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.3	$1.87	$0.85
Efficient EV	4.5	$1.56	$0.71
EV Truck/SUV	7.1	$2.49	$1.14

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 16, 2026

Origin

Rowley, MA

Evening in Rowley on Thursday

Local time

7:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawrence, MA

Evening in Lawrence on Thursday

Local time

7:17 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

4 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

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 Rowley, MA to Lawrence, MA covers 17.8 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Andover Street, Central Street, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Rowley, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.85 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.

This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Rowley, MA to Lawrence, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Lowell National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.

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Trip from Rowley, MA to Lawrence, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Rowley, MA

Lawrence, MA

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

34m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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