How far is Chelmsford, MA from Lynn, MA?
The driving distance from Chelmsford, MA to Lynn, MA is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chelmsford and Lynn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelmsford and Lynn.
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Start on Clover Hill Drive
961 ft · 45 sec · Clover Hill Drive
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Turn right onto Westford Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Westford Street
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Turn left onto Academy Street
111 m · 12 sec · Academy Street
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Turn right onto North Road
152 m · 17 sec · North Road
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Turn left onto Littleton Road
67 m · 8 sec · Littleton Road
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Continue on Billerica Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Billerica Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 South: Burlington
2365 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1528 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Stoneham
2200 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Main Street
607 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto North Street
1464 ft · 29 sec · North Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto North Avenue
2013 ft · 45 sec · North Avenue
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Turn left onto West Water Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Walnut Street
1904 ft · 34 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
3 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Kirtland Street
1277 ft · 39 sec · Kirtland Street
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Turn left onto Marion Street
111 m · 8 sec · Marion Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street
43 m · 3 sec · Federal Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street
1061 ft · 28 sec · Federal Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square
80 m · 4 sec · Market Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Market Square
838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square
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Continue on South Common Street
2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street
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Continue on City Hall Square
584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square
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Continue on Central Avenue
582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelmsford and Lynn.
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.
US 3 South
Merge slight left
8.51 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chelmsford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lynn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chelmsford to Lynn?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Chelmsford and 17 miles from Lynn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chelmsford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lynn.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burlington.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelmsford and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 23.17 mi (37.29 km).
#1 Chelmsford
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 35,528 |
| Coordinates | 42.5998100, -71.3672800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynn
The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.4667600, -70.9494900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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