Origin
Danvers Center, MA
Late night in Danvers Center on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danvers Center, MA to Lawrence, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danvers Center, MA
Phil Evenden
Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
This short, 15.4-mile drive from Danvers Center to Lawrence, MA, is easily manageable in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Turnpike Street, South Main Street, and Winthrop Avenue, with about 36% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2, and with no planned stops, it's a straightforward transit. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, so you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries. This route offers a convenient and quick connection between these two Massachusetts communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Street | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| South Main Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Winthrop Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Centre Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Andover Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Parker Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Amesbury Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Forest Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Turnpike Street
— 5.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danvers Center, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on Forest Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Forest Street
2
Turn right onto Prince Place
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Prince Place
3
At end of road, turn right onto Centre Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Armory Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Armory Road
5
Turn right onto Centre Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Centre Street
6
Continue on Centre Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Centre Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto MA 114
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Andover Street
8
Continue on MA 114
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on MA 114
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Turnpike Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on MA 114
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Winthrop Avenue
11
Continue on MA 114
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Parker Street
12
Continue on Amesbury Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Amesbury Street
13
Turn right onto Canal Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canal Street
14
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lawrence Street
15
Turn left onto Essex Street
498 ft
·
11 sec
·
Essex Street
16
Arrive at destination
Essex Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Prince Place
Turn right onto Prince Place
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Centre Street
At end of road, turn right onto Centre Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Armory Road
At end of road, turn left onto Armory Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MA 114 / Andover Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 114 / Andover Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Essex Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.93 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.39
Turnpike Street
(5.6 mi)
$0.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Lawrence on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
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
6 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
29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, featuring both local street navigation and some highway time. While 36% of the trip is on faster roads, you'll also spend time on more urban-feeling streets. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.6 miles along Turnpike Street. This blend means you'll experience varied driving conditions, shifting from potentially busier local thoroughfares to more open highway stretches before arriving in Lawrence. It's a dynamic route that keeps you engaged without being overly challenging.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on Turnpike Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Prince Place.
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 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Prince Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Armory Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Lawrence, MA
Full guide →Lawrence is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 89,000 (2020). Methuen is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 53,000 (2020).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on Turnpike Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.39 in tolls one way, starting with Turnpike Street. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Prince Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Armory Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawrence, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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