How far is Chatham, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Chatham, MA to Lynn, MA is about 98.2 miles (158 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.15 mi
01h 56m
Flight
74.27 mi
119.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.27 mi
Kilometers
119.53 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.15 mi
Kilometers
157.95 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Chatham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatham
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatham
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
North Plymouth
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Chatham
49.3 mi
00h 58m
To Lynn
48.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Chatham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
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 Chatham and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    623 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Queen Anne Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Queen Anne Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Queen Anne Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Queen Anne Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Queen Anne Road

    1 km · 1 min · Queen Anne Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Queen Anne Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    1586 ft · 39 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  11. 11

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

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    26.8 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  18. 18

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Continue on Broadway

    48 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

    16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

    72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  28. 28

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  29. 29

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

    33 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  32. 32

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  33. 33

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  34. 34

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatham 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
38 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 43%
Mid Cape Highway
26.8 mi · 27%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 9%
Broadway
3.24 mi · 3%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 3%
Queen Anne Road
3 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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Plymouth
00h 58m from Chatham
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance T-storms leaving Chatham 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 Chatham to Lynn?

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

North Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Chatham and 48.8 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance T-storms around Chatham and Partly Sunny near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near North Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

53 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

54 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatham and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 74.27 mi (119.53 km).

Chatham

#1 Chatham

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population5,994
Coordinates41.6820600, -69.9597400
Altitude4
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 (-69.959641, 41.682173)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.11 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
6.92 gal · 26.22 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.21 $30.43
Premium $4.80 $16.60 $33.21
Diesel $4.49 $15.53 $31.06

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 Chatham and Lynn. The current time is 01:14:21.

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.