How far is Cochituate, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Cochituate, MA to Lynn, MA is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.6 mi
00h 48m
Flight
23.44 mi
37.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.44 mi
Kilometers
37.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.6 mi
Kilometers
50.85 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Sat, Apr 18, 6:14 AM EDT
Return by in Cochituate
Sat, Apr 18, 7:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cochituate
2026-04-18T05:25
Arrive Lynn
Sat, Apr 18, 6:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cochituate
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Brookline
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Cochituate
15.8 mi
00h 24m
To Lynn
15.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cochituate and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cochituate and Lynn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    27 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1385 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cochituate Road

    969 ft · 22 sec · Cochituate Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1621 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston

    1645 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    18.6 mi · 25 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lynnway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway

  20. 20

    Turn left

    154 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Market Street

    1226 ft · 33 sec · Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1532 ft · 44 sec · Liberty Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cochituate 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
19.7 mi · 62%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 8%
Lynnway
1.69 mi · 5%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.55 mi · 5%
Commonwealth Road
1.12 mi · 4%
Lee Burbank Highway
1.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

18.6 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookline
00h 24m from Cochituate
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cochituate and Mostly Cloudy near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cochituate to Lynn?

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Cochituate and 15.8 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cochituate and Mostly Cloudy near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Brookline

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 Brookline and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 3.7 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 3.6 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 1.5 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookline.

RAIL

Back Bay station

4 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

6 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

6 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Route 128 station

14 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cochituate and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 23.44 mi (37.72 km).

Cochituate

#1 Cochituate

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population6,569
Coordinates42.3209300, -71.3642300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.364112, 42.320941)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
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.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L · about $4.32
Round trip
$8.64
2.22 gal · 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.32 $8.64
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.88 $9.76
Premium $4.80 $5.33 $10.65
Diesel $4.49 $4.98 $9.96

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cochituate and Lynn. The current time is 05:25:55.

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.