How far is Gardner, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Gardner, MA to Lynn, MA is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
66.04 mi
01h 20m
Flight
53.92 mi
86.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.92 mi
Kilometers
86.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.04 mi
Kilometers
106.28 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM EDT
Return by in Gardner
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gardner
2026-04-23T02:24
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gardner
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
Westford
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Gardner
33.5 mi
00h 40m
To Lynn
32.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nichols Street

    1206 ft · 41 sec · Nichols Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Baker Street

    550 ft · 15 sec · Baker Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Willow Street

    115 m · 13 sec · Willow Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    623 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Timpany Boulevard

    636 ft · 13 sec · Timpany Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Timpany Boulevard

    537 ft · 11 sec · Timpany Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward American Legion Circle

    793 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary

    1412 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    974 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector

    1197 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 South: Burlington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1528 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Stoneham

    2200 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    607 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto North Street

    1464 ft · 29 sec · North Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    2013 ft · 45 sec · North Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Water Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Water Street

  27. 27

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

    1904 ft · 34 sec · Walnut Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Walnut Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Kirtland Street

    1277 ft · 39 sec · Kirtland Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Marion Street

    111 m · 8 sec · Marion Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Federal Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street

    1061 ft · 28 sec · Federal Street

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square

    80 m · 4 sec · Market Square

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  35. 35

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  36. 36

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  37. 37

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardner 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
41 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Circle
14.6 mi · 22%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 19%
I 495 North
11.3 mi · 17%
US 3 South
10.5 mi · 16%
Yankee Division Highway
5.57 mi · 8%
Walnut Street
3.39 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Circle

Merge slight left

14.2 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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westford
00h 40m from Gardner
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gardner and Partly Sunny near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Westford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Gardner and 32.6 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gardner and Partly Sunny near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Westford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

24 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

34 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

36 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gardner and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 53.92 mi (86.78 km).

Gardner

#1 Gardner

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population20,585
Coordinates42.5750900, -71.9981300
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Nichols Street (-71.998487, 42.575033)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.82 L · about $9.06
Round trip
$18.13
4.66 gal · 17.64 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.06 $18.13
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.25 $20.49
Premium $4.80 $11.18 $22.36
Diesel $4.49 $10.46 $20.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gardner and Lynn. The current time is 02:24:04.

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.