How far is Hopkinton, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Hopkinton, MA to Lynn, MA is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
45.5 mi
00h 57m
Flight
33.57 mi
54.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.57 mi
Kilometers
54.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.5 mi
Kilometers
73.23 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Tue, May 12, 10:41 PM EDT
Return by in Hopkinton
Tue, May 12, 11:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinton
2026-05-12T21:44
Arrive Lynn
Tue, May 12, 10:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinton
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
Newton
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Hopkinton
21 mi
00h 28m
To Lynn
24.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinton and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cordaville Street

    2699 ft · 55 sec · Cordaville Street

  4. 4

    Continue on River Street

    969 ft · 21 sec · River Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cordaville Road

    645 ft · 20 sec · Cordaville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Woodland Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Woodland Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Woodland Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Woodland Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Turnpike Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Turnpike Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    24.1 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Lynnway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway

  24. 24

    Turn left

    154 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Market Street

    1226 ft · 33 sec · Market Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1532 ft · 44 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 Hopkinton 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
25.2 mi · 55%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 6%
Cedar Street
2.28 mi · 5%
Woodland Road
1.87 mi · 4%
Lynnway
1.69 mi · 4%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

24.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 28m from Hopkinton
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hopkinton and Sunny near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Hopkinton and 24.5 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hopkinton and Sunny near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Newton

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 Newton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 8.8 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 8.8 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 6.5 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 9 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 Newton.

RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

12 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

15 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinton and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 33.57 mi (54.02 km).

Hopkinton

#1 Hopkinton

Town in Massachusetts

Population18,624
Coordinates42.2287100, -71.5225600
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Street (-71.522158, 42.228766)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.08 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.53
3.22 gal · 12.16 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.26 $12.53
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.08 $14.16
Premium $4.80 $7.73 $15.45
Diesel $4.49 $7.23 $14.45

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopkinton and Lynn. The current time is 21:44:14.

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.