How far is City of Lynn, MA from Salem, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lynn, MA to Salem, MA is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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.
A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lynn and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lynn and Salem.
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Start on Forest Rock Avenue
40 m · 10 sec · Forest Rock Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Tupelo Avenue
13 m · 9 sec · Tupelo Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Maple Avenue
35 m · 8 sec · Maple Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Maple Avenue
63 m · 15 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Main Avenue
1109 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Boston Street
649 ft · 20 sec · Boston Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
760 ft · 22 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Highland Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Dalton Parkway
816 ft · 25 sec · Dalton Parkway
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Continue on Broad Street
1542 ft · 39 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Gedney Street
134 m · 19 sec · Gedney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gedney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lynn and Salem.
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.
Highland Avenue
Continue on Highland Avenue
2.35 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Lynn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lynn to Salem?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
South Peabody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from City of Lynn and 2.7 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 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 Salem.
Stop Ideas Near South Peabody
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Peabody.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lynn and Salem. Straight-line distance: 4.5 mi (7.25 km).
#1 City of Lynn
In Massachusetts, Lynn is the 9th largest municipality and the largest town in Essex County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4744900, -70.9607100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
The capital of Massachusetts.
| Population | 43,581 |
| Coordinates | 42.5195400, -70.8967200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gedney Street (-70.896727, 42.519261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.74 | $1.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.84 | $1.67 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.85 | $1.71 |
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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