How far is Boxford, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Boxford, MA to Lynn, MA is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
16.62 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.65 mi
21.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.65 mi
Kilometers
21.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.62 mi
Kilometers
26.75 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Boxford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boxford
2026-04-23T02:06
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boxford
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
Danvers
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Boxford
8.5 mi
00h 13m
To Lynn
8.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
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 Boxford and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Topsfield Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Topsfield Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston

    1978 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

    2970 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike

    59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Broadway

    156 m · 9 sec · Broadway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 129 East: Lynn

    1490 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on MA 129 East: Lynn

    70 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Salem Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salem Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Condon Circle

    32 m · 4 sec · Lynnfield Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Lynnfield Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Lynnfield Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway

    2217 ft · 43 sec · Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    2643 ft · 57 sec · Essex Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boxford 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
7.8 mi · 47%
Lynnfield Street
2.71 mi · 16%
Newbury Street
1.44 mi · 9%
Chestnut Street
1.15 mi · 7%
Topsfield Road
1.09 mi · 7%
Essex Street
0.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

7.43 mi · 00h 09m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danvers
00h 13m from Boxford
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boxford 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 Boxford to Lynn?

The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Danvers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Boxford and 8.1 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boxford and Partly Sunny near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Danvers

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 Danvers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.9 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 14 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 4.7 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 13.8 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 Danvers.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

25 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boxford and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 13.65 mi (21.96 km).

Boxford

#1 Boxford

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,331
Coordinates42.6612000, -70.9967200
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Topsfield Road (-70.99674, 42.660762)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.22 L · about $2.30
Round trip
$4.59
1.18 gal · 4.44 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.30 $4.59
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.59 $5.19
Premium $4.80 $2.83 $5.66
Diesel $4.49 $2.65 $5.30

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 Boxford and Lynn. The current time is 02:06:41.

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.