How far is Charlton, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Charlton, MA to Lynn, MA is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
64.32 mi
01h 18m
Flight
56.95 mi
91.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.95 mi
Kilometers
91.65 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.32 mi
Kilometers
103.51 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in Charlton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlton
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlton
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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Charlton
32.1 mi
00h 39m
To Lynn
32.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Charlton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using Oxford as the closest live forecast in the Worcester County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
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 Charlton and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1494 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto L Stevens Road

    2445 ft · 1 min · L Stevens Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Worcester Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Southbridge Road

    2950 ft · 51 sec · Southbridge Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southbridge Road

    34 m · 4 sec · Southbridge Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Southbridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southbridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southbridge Street

    1 km · 1 min · Southbridge Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Southbridge Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southbridge Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90

    2775 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1971 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    45.2 mi · 55 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Lynnway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway

  24. 24

    Turn left

    154 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Market Street

    1226 ft · 33 sec · Market Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1532 ft · 44 sec · Liberty Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlton 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
46.3 mi · 72%
Worcester Road
2.93 mi · 5%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 4%
Southbridge Road
2.21 mi · 3%
Lynnway
1.69 mi · 3%
Southbridge Street
1.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

45.2 mi · 00h 55m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 39m from Charlton
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Charlton 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 Charlton to Lynn?

The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Charlton and 32.2 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlton and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 56.95 mi (91.65 km).

Charlton

#1 Charlton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population13,698
Coordinates42.1356500, -71.9700700
Altitude271
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 (-71.969825, 42.135657)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.59 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.66
4.54 gal · 17.18 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.83 $17.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.98 $19.96
Premium $4.80 $10.89 $21.79
Diesel $4.49 $10.19 $20.38

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 Charlton and Lynn. The current time is 22:49:40.

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.