How far is Arlington, MA from Lynn, MA?
The driving distance from Arlington, MA to Lynn, MA is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Lynn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Lynn.
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Start on the route
62 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Academy Street
97 m · 15 sec · Academy Street
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
1020 ft · 19 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Mystic Street
600 ft · 11 sec · Mystic Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
773 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Medford Street
2134 ft · 1 min · Medford Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Medford Street
41 m · 6 sec · Medford Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Medford Street
90 m · 10 sec · Medford Street
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Exit the roundabout onto High Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · High Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward High Street
28 m · 3 sec · High Street
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Exit the roundabout onto High Street
2469 ft · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Riverside Avenue
826 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on City Hall Mall
525 ft · 18 sec · City Hall Mall
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Turn right onto Salem Street
558 ft · 10 sec · Salem Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Salem Street Circle
149 m · 8 sec · Salem Street
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Exit the rotary onto Salem Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Salem Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
3092 ft · 56 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Centre Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Centre Street
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Turn straight onto Eastern Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue
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Turn left onto Lynn Street
2222 ft · 45 sec · Lynn Street
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Continue on Salem Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Salem Street
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
1913 ft · 40 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right
31 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Ballard Street
1 km · 58 sec · Ballard Street
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Turn left onto Salem Turnpike
673 ft · 19 sec · Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Western Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square
33 m · 2 sec · Market Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Market Square
838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square
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Continue on South Common Street
2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street
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Continue on City Hall Square
584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square
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Continue on Central Avenue
582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Lynn.
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.
Eastern Avenue
Turn straight onto Eastern Avenue
1.85 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Lynn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Lynn?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Malden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Arlington and 11.6 miles from Lynn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Lynn.
Stop Ideas Near Malden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malden.
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 11.13 mi (17.92 km).
#1 Arlington
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 45,169 |
| Coordinates | 42.4153700, -71.1564400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynn
The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.4667600, -70.9494900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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