How far is Barnstable, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Barnstable, MA to Lynn, MA is about 81 miles (130.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
80.94 mi
01h 35m
Flight
62.58 mi
100.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.58 mi
Kilometers
100.72 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.94 mi
Kilometers
130.26 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Return by in Barnstable
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnstable
2026-04-23T04:15
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barnstable
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
Marshfield
MA

Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK

From Barnstable
40.7 mi
00h 47m
To Lynn
40.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bow Lane

    56 m · 12 sec · Bow Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hyannis Road

    2765 ft · 55 sec · Hyannis Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Phinneys Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Phinneys Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Iyannough Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Iyannough Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

    1780 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway

    48 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

    16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

    72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  22. 22

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  23. 23

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

    33 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  26. 26

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  27. 27

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  28. 28

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnstable 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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 52%
Mid Cape Highway
13.1 mi · 16%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 10%
Broadway
3.24 mi · 4%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
US 1 North
2.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
00h 47m from Barnstable
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Barnstable and 40.2 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Lynn is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Marshfield

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

41 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

42 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

42 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnstable and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 62.58 mi (100.72 km).

Barnstable

#1 Barnstable

A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

Population44,535
Coordinates41.7001100, -70.2994700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Bow Lane (-70.299632, 41.699995)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.81 L · about $11.13
Round trip
$22.25
5.72 gal · 21.62 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.13 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.58 $25.15
Premium $4.80 $13.73 $27.45
Diesel $4.49 $12.84 $25.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Barnstable and Lynn. The current time is 04:15:01.

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.