How far is Ayer, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Ayer, MA to Lynn, MA is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.11 mi
01h 00m
Flight
33.26 mi
53.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.26 mi
Kilometers
53.52 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.11 mi
Kilometers
72.59 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Wed, Apr 15, 10:03 PM EDT
Return by in Ayer
Wed, Apr 15, 11:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ayer
2026-04-15T21:03
Arrive Lynn
Wed, Apr 15, 10:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ayer
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Billerica
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Ayer
21.7 mi
00h 30m
To Lynn
23.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    121 m · 12 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Harvard Road

    1158 ft · 20 sec · Harvard Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Littleton Road

    129 m · 7 sec · Littleton Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Littleton Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Littleton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ayer Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ayer Road

  7. 7

    Continue on King Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · King Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector

    1197 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 South: Burlington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1528 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Stoneham

    2200 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    607 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto North Street

    1464 ft · 29 sec · North Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    2013 ft · 45 sec · North Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Water Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Water Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Walnut Street

    1904 ft · 34 sec · Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Walnut Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Kirtland Street

    1277 ft · 39 sec · Kirtland Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Marion Street

    111 m · 8 sec · Marion Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Federal Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street

    1061 ft · 28 sec · Federal Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square

    80 m · 4 sec · Market Square

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  30. 30

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  31. 31

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  32. 32

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 South
10.5 mi · 23%
I 495 North
9.8 mi · 22%
Yankee Division Highway
5.57 mi · 12%
Walnut Street
3.39 mi · 8%
West Water Street
2.95 mi · 7%
Littleton Road
1.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 3 South

Merge slight left

9.81 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Billerica
00h 30m from Ayer
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ayer and Mostly Clear near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Billerica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Ayer and 23.4 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ayer and Mostly Clear near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Billerica

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Billerica, 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 Billerica.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

27 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Haverhill station

28 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

28 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ayer and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 33.26 mi (53.52 km).

Ayer

#1 Ayer

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,211
Coordinates42.5612000, -71.5897900
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.589287, 42.561257)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.37
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.19 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.80 $7.63 $15.26
Diesel $4.49 $7.14 $14.27

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Ayer and Lynn. The current time is 21:03:30.

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.