How far is City of Lowell, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Lynn, MA is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.03 mi
00h 45m
Flight
22.37 mi
36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.37 mi
Kilometers
36 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.03 mi
Kilometers
51.55 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Sun, Apr 19, 5:33 PM EDT
Return by in City of Lowell
Sun, Apr 19, 6:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lowell
2026-04-19T16:48
Arrive Lynn
Sun, Apr 19, 5:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Lowell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burlington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From City of Lowell
15 mi
00h 22m
To Lynn
17 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Lynn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    529 ft · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street

    117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chelmsford Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Plain Street

    587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on Lowell Connector

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1528 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Stoneham

    2200 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    607 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto North Street

    1464 ft · 29 sec · North Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    2013 ft · 45 sec · North Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Water Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Water Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Walnut Street

    1904 ft · 34 sec · Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Walnut Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Kirtland Street

    1277 ft · 39 sec · Kirtland Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Marion Street

    111 m · 8 sec · Marion Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Federal Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street

    1061 ft · 28 sec · Federal Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square

    80 m · 4 sec · Market Square

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  28. 28

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  29. 29

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  30. 30

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell 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
34 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lowell Connector
11.3 mi · 35%
Yankee Division Highway
5.57 mi · 17%
Walnut Street
3.39 mi · 11%
West Water Street
2.95 mi · 9%
I 95 North
1.33 mi · 4%
Prospect Street
1.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lowell Connector

Merge slight left

9.15 mi · 00h 11m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 22m from City of Lowell
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Lowell and 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 City of Lowell to Lynn?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 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 15 miles from City of Lowell and 17 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Lowell and Chance Rain Showers near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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 Burlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.2 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 11.2 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.1 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 Burlington.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 22.37 mi (36 km).

City of Lowell

#1 City of Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population109,945
Coordinates42.6388700, -71.3217100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.321003, 42.638895)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
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.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.40
Round trip
$8.79
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.40 $8.79
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.97 $9.94
Premium $4.80 $5.42 $10.85
Diesel $4.49 $5.07 $10.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lowell and Lynn. The current time is 16:48:19.

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.