Origin
North Reading, MA
Late night in North Reading on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Reading, 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
19m
Distance
11.5 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Reading, MA
Phil Evenden
Lawrence, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 11.5-mile trip from North Reading, MA to Lawrence, MA is designed for a single day, taking an estimated 19 minutes to complete. With no highway driving, you'll navigate primarily via local roads like Main Street and Park Street. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a low $2, making it an economical option. This route is characterized by frequent turns, offering a more engaged driving experience than a highway cruise. Given its brevity and the $2 fuel estimate, it's a straightforward drive that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Park Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Union Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Winter Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Parker Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Amesbury Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Winthrop Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 7.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Reading, MA and Lawrence, MA.
1
Start on Haverhill Street
427 ft
·
13 sec
·
Haverhill Street
2
Turn right onto MA 62
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street
3
Continue on MA 62
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Winter Street
4
Turn right onto MA 28; MA 62
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on MA 28
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Union Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Street
7
Turn left onto MA 114
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
8
Continue on MA 114
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Parker Street
9
Continue on Amesbury Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Amesbury Street
10
Turn right onto Canal Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canal Street
11
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lawrence Street
12
Turn left onto Essex Street
498 ft
·
11 sec
·
Essex Street
13
Arrive at destination
Essex Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 62 / Park Street
Turn right onto MA 62 / Park Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MA 28; MA 62 / Main Street
Turn right onto MA 28; MA 62 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South Union Street
Keep slight right at fork onto South Union Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Canal Street
Turn right onto Canal Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Essex Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.68 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.18 | $4.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
2:01 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
14 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
19m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 11.5-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating at local speeds, making frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.1 miles along Main Street. This route will feel like a familiar neighborhood drive, winding through local streets rather than open highways. The character of the road will likely remain consistent, focusing on local navigation rather than long-distance travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near MA 62 / Park Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m 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 0.1 miles (MA 62 / Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (MA 28; MA 62 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (South Union Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 19m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (MA 62 / Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (MA 28; MA 62 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (South Union Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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