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

The driving distance from City of Somerville, MA to Lynn, MA is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
14.15 mi
00h 29m
Flight
9.36 mi
15.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.36 mi
Kilometers
15.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.15 mi
Kilometers
22.78 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 30, 1:10 AM EDT
Return by in City of Somerville
Thu, Apr 30, 1:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Somerville
2026-04-30T00:40
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 30, 1:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Somerville
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
Revere
MA

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

From City of Somerville
6 mi
00h 14m
To Lynn
8.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pembroke Street

    27 m · 8 sec · Pembroke Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tennyson Street

    137 m · 24 sec · Tennyson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Medford Street

    1618 ft · 54 sec · Medford Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Pearl Street

    1684 ft · 1 min · Pearl Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto McGrath Highway

    2101 ft · 55 sec · McGrath Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Fellsway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Fellsway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Revere Beach Parkway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Revere Beach Parkway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Santilli Circle

    880 ft · 16 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

    2098 ft · 36 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sweetser Circle

    148 m · 8 sec · Broadway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Broadway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Lynn Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Salem Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Salem Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1913 ft · 40 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ballard Street

    1 km · 58 sec · Ballard Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Salem Turnpike

    673 ft · 19 sec · Salem Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

    33 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  22. 22

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  23. 23

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  24. 24

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Somerville 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
28 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
197.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lynn Street
1.63 mi · 11%
Lincoln Avenue
1.59 mi · 11%
Broadway
1.54 mi · 11%
Western Avenue
1.05 mi · 7%
Fellsway
0.92 mi · 6%
Salem Street
0.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lynn Street

Turn slight right onto Lynn Street

1.63 mi · 00h 03m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
9.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Revere
00h 14m from City of Somerville
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Somerville and 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 Somerville to Lynn?

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Revere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from City of Somerville and 8.2 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.95 one way or $3.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Somerville and Rain Showers near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Revere

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 Revere and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5.2 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 5.3 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 9.2 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 5.1 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 Revere.

RAIL

North Station

6 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

7 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

9 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Somerville and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 9.36 mi (15.06 km).

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#1 City of Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population75,754
Coordinates42.3907200, -71.1013100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Street (-71.101104, 42.390958)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.89 L · about $1.95
Round trip
$3.89
1 gal · 3.78 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.95 $3.89
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.20 $4.40
Premium $4.80 $2.40 $4.80
Diesel $4.49 $2.24 $4.49

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Somerville and Lynn. The current time is 00:40:51.

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.