How far is Holden, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Holden, MA to Lynn, MA is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
65.83 mi
01h 22m
Flight
47.29 mi
76.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.29 mi
Kilometers
76.11 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.83 mi
Kilometers
105.94 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Holden
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holden
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holden
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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Holden
31.4 mi
00h 41m
To Lynn
34.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Holden and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    92 m · 19 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Salisbury Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Salisbury Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Concord Street

    113 m · 6 sec · Concord Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    779 ft · 20 sec · Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Major Taylor Boulevard

    2726 ft · 48 sec · Major Taylor Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Foster Street

    929 ft · 22 sec · Foster Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Front Street

    142 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square

    7 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street

    1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2974 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    39 mi · 48 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  20. 20

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Lynnway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway

  30. 30

    Turn left

    154 m · 12 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Market Street

    1226 ft · 33 sec · Market Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1532 ft · 44 sec · Liberty Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holden 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
35 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
40.1 mi · 61%
Salisbury Street
6.23 mi · 9%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 6%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 4%
Lynnway
1.69 mi · 3%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

39 mi · 00h 48m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 41m from Holden
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Holden 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 Holden to Lynn?

The road trip is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Holden and 34.4 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.02 one way or $18.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holden and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 47.29 mi (76.11 km).

Holden

#1 Holden

Town in Massachusetts

Population19,259
Coordinates42.3517600, -71.8634100
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.863318, 42.351912)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
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
2.32 gal
8.79 L · about $9.02
Round trip
$18.05
4.64 gal · 17.58 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.02 $18.05
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.20 $20.40
Premium $4.80 $11.13 $22.27
Diesel $4.49 $10.41 $20.82

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 Holden and Lynn. The current time is 00:17:52.

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.