How far is Lynn, MA from Andover, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Andover, MA is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.83 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.32 mi
26.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.32 mi
Kilometers
26.27 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.83 mi
Kilometers
31.91 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Andover
Tue, Apr 14, 10:02 PM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Tue, Apr 14, 10:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-14T21:29
Arrive Andover
Tue, Apr 14, 10:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lynn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Reading
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lynn
9.9 mi
00h 16m
To Andover
9.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    1090 ft · 23 sec · Essex Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Common Street

    3141 ft · 55 sec · North Common Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Market Square

    640 ft · 11 sec · Market Square

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Federal Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street

    1067 ft · 29 sec · Federal Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marion Street

    41 m · 2 sec · Marion Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Marion Street

    116 m · 6 sec · Marion Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kirtland Street

    1277 ft · 41 sec · Kirtland Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1606 ft · 37 sec · Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Walnut Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Waltham, Providence Rhode Island

    1579 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Yankee Division Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Wilmington

    1044 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Reading-Wakefield Rotary

    16 m · 2 sec · Haverhill Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Haverhill Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Haverhill Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    2468 ft · 53 sec · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1002 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    133 m · 15 sec · Summer Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Andover.

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
7.37 mi · 37%
Walnut Street
4.93 mi · 25%
Yankee Division Highway
2.72 mi · 14%
Haverhill Street
2.06 mi · 10%
North Common Street
0.59 mi · 3%
Franklin Street
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

7.37 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reading
00h 16m from Lynn
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lynn and Mostly Sunny near Andover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Lynn and 9.9 miles from Andover.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lynn and Mostly Sunny near Andover.

Stop Ideas Near Reading

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 Reading and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.8 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 11.9 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.8 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 Reading.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

4 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

18 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Andover. Straight-line distance: 16.32 mi (26.27 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Andover

#2 Andover

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population36,554
Coordinates42.6584300, -71.1370000
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Andover (-71.137, 42.65843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.65 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.45
1.4 gal · 5.3 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.72 $5.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.08 $6.16
Premium $4.80 $3.36 $6.72
Diesel $4.49 $3.14 $6.28

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynn and Andover. The current time is 21:29:47.

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.