How far is Amesbury, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Amesbury, MA to Lynn, MA is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.39 mi
00h 42m
Flight
27.08 mi
43.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.08 mi
Kilometers
43.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.39 mi
Kilometers
50.52 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 6:44 PM EDT
Return by in Amesbury
Wed, Apr 22, 7:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amesbury
2026-04-22T18:01
Arrive Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 6:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Amesbury
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Boxford
MA

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Amesbury
15.9 mi
00h 21m
To Lynn
15.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amesbury and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amesbury and Lynn.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    44 m · 7 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Elm Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Macy Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Macy Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston

    2004 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

    2970 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike

    59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway

    156 m · 9 sec · Broadway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 129 East: Lynn

    1490 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on MA 129 East: Lynn

    70 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Salem Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salem Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Condon Circle

    32 m · 4 sec · Lynnfield Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Lynnfield Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Lynnfield Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway

    2217 ft · 43 sec · Broadway

  16. 16

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    2643 ft · 57 sec · Essex Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amesbury and Lynn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
21.9 mi · 70%
Lynnfield Street
2.71 mi · 9%
Elm Street
1.71 mi · 5%
Newbury Street
1.44 mi · 5%
Chestnut Street
1.15 mi · 4%
Essex Street
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

21.5 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boxford
00h 21m from Amesbury
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Amesbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amesbury to Lynn?

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Amesbury and 15.5 miles from Lynn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Amesbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Boxford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boxford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boxford.

RAIL

Haverhill station

14 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

18 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

20 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

33 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amesbury and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 27.08 mi (43.58 km).

Amesbury

#1 Amesbury

City in Massachusetts

Population17,537
Coordinates42.8584200, -70.9300500
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-70.929904, 42.85839)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.19 L · about $4.32
Round trip
$8.64
2.22 gal · 8.38 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.32 $8.64
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.88 $9.76
Premium $4.80 $5.33 $10.65
Diesel $4.49 $4.98 $9.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Amesbury and Lynn. The current time is 18:01:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.