How far is Lynn, MA from Ashland, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Ashland, MA is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
36.1 mi
00h 59m
Flight
29.83 mi
48.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.83 mi
Kilometers
48.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.1 mi
Kilometers
58.1 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive Ashland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynn
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 Lynn
18 mi
00h 29m
To Ashland
18.1 mi
00h 29m

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
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 57 sec · North Common Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    23 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Market Square

    83 m · 11 sec · Market Square

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Commercial Street

    2841 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lynnway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Lynnway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Butler Circle

    33 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2356 ft · 36 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Mahoney Circle

    115 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary

    66 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lee Burbank Highway

    16 m · 2 sec · Lee Burbank Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Boston Expressway

    2967 ft · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  19. 19

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    18.6 mi · 25 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    87 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    1.1 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Cochituate Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Concord Street

    2286 ft · 44 sec · Concord Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Concord Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Waverly Street

    2349 ft · 1 min · Waverly Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Fountain Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Fountain Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Front Street

    2950 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Concord Street

    51 m · 10 sec · Concord Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
19.4 mi · 54%
North Shore Road
2.63 mi · 7%
Fountain Street
2.13 mi · 6%
Concord Street
1.89 mi · 5%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.53 mi · 4%
McClellan Highway
1.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

18.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
00h 29m from Lynn
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lynn and Partly Sunny near Ashland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 miles from Lynn and 18.1 miles from Ashland.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Lynn and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 29.83 mi (48.01 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Ashland

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population17,887
Coordinates42.2612100, -71.4634000
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Ashland (-71.4634, 42.26121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.88
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.94 $9.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.58 $11.17
Premium $4.80 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $4.49 $5.70 $11.40

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 Lynn and Ashland. The current time is 00:05:22.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.