How far is Lynn, MA from Auburn, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Auburn, MA is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
57.14 mi
01h 18m
Flight
49.01 mi
78.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.01 mi
Kilometers
78.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.14 mi
Kilometers
91.96 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, Apr 14, 10:42 PM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Wed, Apr 15, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-14T21:23
Arrive Auburn
Tue, Apr 14, 10:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Cochituate
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Lynn
28.5 mi
00h 39m
To Auburn
28.6 mi
00h 39m

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
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.6 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence RI

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on MA 146, US 20

    1266 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I 90, US 20

    1521 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Cutoff

    2773 ft · 50 sec · Southwest Cutoff

  24. 24

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Street

    2654 ft · 1 min · South Street

  26. 26

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

    51 m · 5 sec · Central Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
42.4 mi · 74%
Washington Street
2.69 mi · 5%
North Shore Road
2.63 mi · 5%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.53 mi · 3%
McClellan Highway
1.04 mi · 2%
Lee Burbank Highway
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

41.6 mi · 00h 51m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 39m from Lynn
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lynn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Lynn and 28.6 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.86 one way or $15.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lynn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Cochituate

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cochituate, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

7 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

22 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

25 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 49.01 mi (78.88 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Auburn

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population16,701
Coordinates42.1945400, -71.8356300
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Auburn (-71.83563, 42.19454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.63 L · about $7.86
Round trip
$15.72
4.04 gal · 15.26 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.86 $15.72
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.88 $17.76
Premium $4.80 $9.69 $19.39
Diesel $4.49 $9.07 $18.13

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 Auburn. The current time is 21:23:49.

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.