How far is Ipswich, MA from Lynn, MA?
The driving distance from Ipswich, MA to Lynn, MA is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ipswich and Lynn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ipswich and Lynn.
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Start on Washington Street
30 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Depot Square
109 m · 16 sec · Depot Square
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Turn right onto Topsfield Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Topsfield Road
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Turn left onto Mill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Mill Road
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Continue on Highland Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Highland Street
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Continue on Arbor Street
3232 ft · 1 min · Arbor Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Enon Street
3036 ft · 1 min · Enon Street
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Continue on Dodge Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Dodge Street
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Continue on Cabot Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cabot Street
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Continue on Rantoul Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Rantoul Street
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Continue on Cabot Street
711 ft · 11 sec · Cabot Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
2007 ft · 30 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive
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Continue on Bridge Street
915 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
109 m · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Federal Street
795 ft · 24 sec · Federal Street
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Turn slight right onto North Street
11 m · 5 sec · North Street
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Continue on North Street
696 ft · 21 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Essex Street
2802 ft · 54 sec · Essex Street
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Continue on Highland Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Western Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Essex Street
2643 ft · 57 sec · Essex Street
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Continue on Essex Street
989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ipswich and Lynn.
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.
Highland Street
Continue on Highland Street
3.66 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Lynn?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 9.3 miles from Ipswich and 12.1 miles from Lynn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ipswich and Partly Sunny near Lynn.
Stop Ideas Near Beverly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beverly.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ipswich and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 15.68 mi (25.24 km).
#1 Ipswich
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,091 |
| Coordinates | 42.6792600, -70.8411600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynn
The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.4667600, -70.9494900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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