How far is Hamilton, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Hamilton, MA to Lynn, MA is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
16.37 mi
00h 34m
Flight
12.9 mi
20.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.9 mi
Kilometers
20.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.37 mi
Kilometers
26.35 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-23T04:03
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
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
Beverly
MA

A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

From Hamilton
7.8 mi
00h 17m
To Lynn
8.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
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 Hamilton and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Moulton Street

    39 m · 14 sec · Moulton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bay Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bay Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Enon Street

    3036 ft · 1 min · Enon Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Dodge Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dodge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Cabot Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cabot Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Rantoul Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Rantoul Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Cabot Street

    711 ft · 11 sec · Cabot Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

    2007 ft · 30 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Bridge Street

    915 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    109 m · 19 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Federal Street

    795 ft · 24 sec · Federal Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto North Street

    11 m · 5 sec · North Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Street

    696 ft · 21 sec · North Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    2802 ft · 54 sec · Essex Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    2643 ft · 57 sec · Essex Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
140.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bay Road
2.62 mi · 16%
Highland Avenue
2.41 mi · 15%
Main Street
1.76 mi · 11%
Cabot Street
1.35 mi · 8%
Essex Street
1.22 mi · 7%
Western Avenue
1.19 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Bay Road

Turn left onto Bay Road

2.62 mi · 00h 05m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beverly
00h 17m from Hamilton
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hamilton 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 Hamilton to Lynn?

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Beverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Hamilton and 8.6 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Beverly

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Beverly, 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 Beverly.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

22 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

28 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 12.9 mi (20.76 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population8,070
Coordinates42.6362100, -70.8431000
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Moulton Street (-70.843109, 42.636202)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.19 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.51
1.16 gal · 4.38 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.26 $4.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.55 $5.10
Premium $4.80 $2.78 $5.57
Diesel $4.49 $2.60 $5.21

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 Hamilton and Lynn. The current time is 04:03:21.

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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.