How far is City of Lynn, MA from North Andover, MA?

The driving distance from City of Lynn, MA to North Andover, MA is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
29.01 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.85 mi
28.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.85 mi
Kilometers
28.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.01 mi
Kilometers
46.69 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Andover
Wed, Apr 15, 1:44 AM EDT
Return by in City of Lynn
Wed, Apr 15, 2:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Lynn
2026-04-15T01:05
Arrive North Andover
Wed, Apr 15, 1:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Lynn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Reading
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From City of Lynn
11.1 mi
00h 19m
To North Andover
17.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Rock Avenue

    40 m · 10 sec · Forest Rock Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Tupelo Avenue

    13 m · 9 sec · Tupelo Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Maple Avenue

    35 m · 8 sec · Maple Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Maple Avenue

    63 m · 15 sec · Maple Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Avenue

    1109 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Boston Street

    1150 ft · 29 sec · Boston Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Franklin Street

    875 ft · 25 sec · North Franklin Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Forest Street

    542 ft · 15 sec · Forest Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Linwood Road

    1351 ft · 39 sec · Linwood Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    2006 ft · 45 sec · Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Walnut Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Waltham, Providence Rhode Island

    1579 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Yankee Division Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Wilmington

    1044 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Reading-Wakefield Rotary

    16 m · 2 sec · Haverhill Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Haverhill Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Haverhill Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    2468 ft · 53 sec · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    45 m · 9 sec · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto High Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · High Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Waverley Road

    968 ft · 21 sec · Waverley Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward Waverley Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Waverley Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Middlesex Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Middlesex Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lynn and North Andover.

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
7.37 mi · 25%
Walnut Street
5.01 mi · 17%
Yankee Division Highway
2.72 mi · 9%
Haverhill Street
2.06 mi · 7%
Waverley Road
1.56 mi · 5%
High Street
1.44 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

7.37 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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reading
00h 19m from City of Lynn
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Lynn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Andover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Lynn to North Andover?

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from City of Lynn and 17.9 miles from North Andover.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Lynn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Andover.

Stop Ideas Near Reading

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 Reading and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.3 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 13.4 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 13.2 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 Reading.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

4 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

18 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Lynn and North Andover. Straight-line distance: 17.85 mi (28.73 km).

City of Lynn

#1 City of Lynn

In Massachusetts, Lynn is the 9th largest municipality and the largest town in Essex County.

Population0
Coordinates42.4744900, -70.9607100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
North Andover

#2 North Andover

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population31,460
Coordinates42.6987000, -71.1350600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.960683, 42.474513)
End: (-71.134981, 42.698792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.88 L · about $3.97
Round trip
$7.94
2.04 gal · 7.76 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.97 $7.94
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.48 $8.97
Premium $4.80 $4.89 $9.79
Diesel $4.49 $4.58 $9.16

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Lynn and North Andover. The current time is 01:05:08.

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.