How far is Boylston, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Boylston, MA to Lynn, MA is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
56.8 mi
01h 07m
Flight
38.81 mi
62.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.81 mi
Kilometers
62.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.8 mi
Kilometers
91.41 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 10:19 PM EDT
Return by in Boylston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boylston
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 10:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boylston
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
Cochituate
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Boylston
27.5 mi
00h 33m
To Lynn
29.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willow Road

    2345 ft · 40 sec · Willow Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Boylston Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Boylston Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Worcester

    1776 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    29 mi · 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lynnway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway

  21. 21

    Turn left

    154 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Market Street

    1226 ft · 33 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1532 ft · 44 sec · Liberty Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boylston 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
30.1 mi · 53%
I 495 South
9.29 mi · 16%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 5%
Central Street
1.75 mi · 3%
Lynnway
1.69 mi · 3%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

29 mi · 00h 37m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 33m from Boylston
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Boylston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Boylston and 29.3 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Boylston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Cochituate

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

7 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

22 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

25 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boylston and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 38.81 mi (62.46 km).

Boylston

#1 Boylston

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population4,728
Coordinates42.3917600, -71.7036800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.699009, 42.385449)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.59 L · about $7.82
Round trip
$15.64
4.02 gal · 15.18 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.82 $15.64
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.84 $17.68
Premium $4.80 $9.65 $19.29
Diesel $4.49 $9.02 $18.04

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 Boylston and Lynn. The current time is 21:12:14.

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.