How far is Dunstable, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Dunstable, MA to Lynn, MA is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.13 mi
00h 50m
Flight
30.72 mi
49.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.72 mi
Kilometers
49.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.13 mi
Kilometers
64.58 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Wed, Apr 15, 9:55 PM EDT
Return by in Dunstable
Wed, Apr 15, 10:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunstable
2026-04-15T21:04
Arrive Lynn
Wed, Apr 15, 9:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunstable
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
Bedford
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Dunstable
19.1 mi
00h 25m
To Lynn
21.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2747 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dunstable Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Westford Road

    1160 ft · 31 sec · Westford Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 3 South: Burlington

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1528 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Stoneham

    2200 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    607 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto North Street

    1464 ft · 29 sec · North Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    2013 ft · 45 sec · North Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Water Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Water Street

  16. 16

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

    1904 ft · 34 sec · Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Walnut Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Kirtland Street

    1277 ft · 39 sec · Kirtland Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Marion Street

    111 m · 8 sec · Marion Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Federal Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street

    1061 ft · 28 sec · Federal Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square

    80 m · 4 sec · Market Square

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  24. 24

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  25. 25

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  26. 26

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunstable and Lynn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 South
17.5 mi · 44%
Yankee Division Highway
5.57 mi · 14%
Walnut Street
3.39 mi · 8%
West Water Street
2.95 mi · 7%
Dunstable Road
1.46 mi · 4%
I 95 North
1.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 3 South

Merge slight left

17.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 25m from Dunstable
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dunstable and Mostly Clear near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Dunstable and 21.1 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dunstable and Mostly Clear near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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 Bedford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.6 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 13.7 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 11.7 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 13.6 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 Bedford.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

23 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunstable and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 30.72 mi (49.44 km).

Dunstable

#1 Dunstable

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population3,404
Coordinates42.6750900, -71.4828400
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.482995, 42.674553)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.05
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.52 $11.05
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.24 $12.49
Premium $4.80 $6.81 $13.63
Diesel $4.49 $6.37 $12.75

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunstable and Lynn. The current time is 21:04:33.

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.