How far is Hanover, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Hanover, MA to Lynn, MA is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
35.79 mi
00h 53m
Flight
25.42 mi
40.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.42 mi
Kilometers
40.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.79 mi
Kilometers
57.6 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanover
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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Hanover
18.2 mi
00h 26m
To Lynn
17.6 mi
00h 26m

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
5 to 9 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 Hanover and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    849 ft · 27 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rockland Street

    1250 ft · 26 sec · Rockland Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Columbia Road

    2180 ft · 37 sec · Columbia Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston

    2044 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    10.7 mi · 14 min · Pilgrims Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  9. 9

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway

    48 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

    16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

    72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  19. 19

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

    33 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  23. 23

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  24. 24

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  25. 25

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
10.7 mi · 30%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 24%
Broadway
3.24 mi · 9%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 9%
Washington Street
2.83 mi · 8%
US 1 North
2.62 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

10.7 mi · 00h 14m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 26m from Hanover
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hanover 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 Hanover to Lynn?

The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Hanover and 17.6 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 6.1 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 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 7.2 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 6.2 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 Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 25.42 mi (40.91 km).

Hanover

#1 Hanover

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population14,624
Coordinates42.1131600, -70.8119900
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-70.811953, 42.113272)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.90 $9.80
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.54 $11.08
Premium $4.80 $6.05 $12.09
Diesel $4.49 $5.65 $11.31

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 Hanover and Lynn. The current time is 01:07:33.

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.