How far is Halifax, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Halifax, MA to Lynn, MA is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
48.32 mi
01h 09m
Flight
33.16 mi
53.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.16 mi
Kilometers
53.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.32 mi
Kilometers
77.77 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Halifax
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Halifax
2026-04-23T04:17
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Halifax
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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Halifax
21.6 mi
00h 34m
To Lynn
26.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

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 Halifax and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Plymouth Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Plymouth Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Washington Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

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

    2707 ft · 46 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bedford Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Bedford Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1070 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Boston

    2159 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Continue on Broadway

    48 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

    16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

    72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  21. 21

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

    33 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  25. 25

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  26. 26

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  27. 27

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Halifax 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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 17%
Washington Street
7.27 mi · 15%
Pilgrims Highway
4.15 mi · 9%
Main Street
3.41 mi · 7%
Broadway
3.24 mi · 7%
Plymouth Street
3.21 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Continue on I 93 North: Boston

8.41 mi · 00h 11m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 34m from Halifax
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Halifax and 26.7 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Lynn is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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 Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.3 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 9.2 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Halifax and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 33.16 mi (53.37 km).

Halifax

#1 Halifax

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population7,865
Coordinates41.9912100, -70.8619900
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth Street (-70.862079, 41.99092)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $6.61
Round trip
$13.23
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.61 $13.23
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.47 $14.95
Premium $4.80 $8.16 $16.32
Diesel $4.49 $7.63 $15.26

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 Halifax and Lynn. The current time is 04:17:21.

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.