How far is Lynn, MA from Barnstable, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Barnstable, MA is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
81.59 mi
01h 52m
Flight
62.58 mi
100.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.58 mi
Kilometers
100.72 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.59 mi
Kilometers
131.3 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnstable
Tue, Apr 14, 11:15 PM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Wed, Apr 15, 1:07 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 Barnstable
Tue, Apr 14, 11:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Marshfield
MA

Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK

From Lynn
40.8 mi
00h 56m
To Barnstable
40.8 mi
00h 56m

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
Barnstable Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Tuesday
Using West Barnstable as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 3 toward Western Avenue

    85 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Albert J Brown Circle

    100 m · 11 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    45 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1282 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway

    1477 ft · 36 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis

    1011 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    93 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    544 ft · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Iyannough Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Iyannough Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Phinneys Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Phinneys Lane

  28. 28

    Continue on Hyannis Road

    2765 ft · 57 sec · Hyannis Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Bow Lane

    56 m · 8 sec · Bow Lane

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bow Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 38%
Mid Cape Highway
12.8 mi · 16%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 15%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 10%
Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 7%
Broadway
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

30.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
00h 56m from Lynn
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lynn and Mostly Sunny near Barnstable.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Lynn and 40.8 miles from Barnstable.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marshfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marshfield, 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 Marshfield.

RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

41 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

42 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

42 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Barnstable. Straight-line distance: 62.58 mi (100.72 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Barnstable

A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

Population44,535
Coordinates41.7001100, -70.2994700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Barnstable (-70.29947, 41.70011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.9 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.41
5.76 gal · 21.8 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.20 $22.41
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.66 $25.33
Premium $4.80 $13.82 $27.64
Diesel $4.49 $12.93 $25.85

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 Barnstable. The current time is 21:23:04.

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.