How far is Holliston, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Holliston, MA to Lynn, MA is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
39.75 mi
01h 02m
Flight
30.47 mi
49.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.47 mi
Kilometers
49.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.75 mi
Kilometers
63.97 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Holliston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holliston
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holliston
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
Watertown
MA

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Holliston
18.1 mi
00h 31m
To Lynn
21.6 mi
00h 31m

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
2 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 Holliston and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winthrop Street

    9 m · 8 sec · Winthrop Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Street

    52 m · 10 sec · Central Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street

    1179 ft · 34 sec · Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodland Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodland Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    748 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2079 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Eliot Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1476 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East: Boston

    1444 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  16. 16

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Lynnway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway

  26. 26

    Turn left

    154 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Market Street

    1226 ft · 33 sec · Market Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1532 ft · 44 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 Holliston 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
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 28%
Washington Street
9.05 mi · 23%
Eliot Street
3.73 mi · 9%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 7%
Lynnway
1.69 mi · 4%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

10.1 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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
00h 31m from Holliston
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Holliston 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 Holliston to Lynn?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Holliston and 21.6 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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 Watertown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 6 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 3.7 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Back Bay station

9 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

10 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holliston and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 30.47 mi (49.03 km).

Holliston

#1 Holliston

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,880
Coordinates42.2001000, -71.4245000
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Winthrop Street (-71.424602, 42.200109)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.89
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.45 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.16 $12.31
Premium $4.80 $6.72 $13.44
Diesel $4.49 $6.28 $12.57

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 Holliston and Lynn. The current time is 00:17:26.

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.