How far is Belmont, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Belmont, MA to Lynn, MA is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
28.37 mi
00h 40m
Flight
12.67 mi
20.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.67 mi
Kilometers
20.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.37 mi
Kilometers
45.65 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 PM EDT
Return by in Belmont
Sat, Apr 18, 11:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belmont
2026-04-18T22:34
Arrive Lynn
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

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

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
Everett
MA

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Belmont
8 mi
00h 20m
To Lynn
20.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    117 m · 10 sec · Lake Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward MA 2 East: Cambridge , Boston

    745 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Concord Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

    144 m · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square

    71 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary

    8 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Warner Street

    914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway Connector

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Revere Beach Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Revere Beach Parkway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Santilli Circle

    880 ft · 16 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

    2098 ft · 36 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sweetser Circle

    148 m · 8 sec · Broadway

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Broadway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Lynn Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Salem Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Salem Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1913 ft · 40 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ballard Street

    1 km · 58 sec · Ballard Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Salem Turnpike

    673 ft · 19 sec · Salem Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

    33 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  28. 28

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  29. 29

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  30. 30

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont 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
34 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lynn Street
1.63 mi · 6%
Lincoln Avenue
1.59 mi · 6%
Broadway
1.54 mi · 5%
Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
1.1 mi · 4%
Western Avenue
1.05 mi · 4%
Concord Turnpike
1.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Lynn Street

Turn slight right onto Lynn Street

1.63 mi · 00h 03m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
00h 20m from Belmont
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Belmont and Mostly Cloudy near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Belmont and 20.4 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Belmont and Mostly Cloudy near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Everett

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Everett and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 3.4 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 3.5 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 3.4 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

North Station

5 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

6 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

7 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 12.67 mi (20.39 km).

Belmont

#1 Belmont

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population25,873
Coordinates42.3959300, -71.1786700
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-71.178769, 42.396025)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.79 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.78
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.89 $7.78
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.40 $8.79
Premium $4.80 $4.80 $9.60
Diesel $4.49 $4.49 $8.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Belmont and Lynn. The current time is 22:34:53.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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