How far is Lynn, MA from Boxborough, MA?
The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Boxborough, MA is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Boxborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Boxborough.
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Start on Rogers Avenue
20 m · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Turn right onto Essex Street
1090 ft · 23 sec · Essex Street
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Continue on North Common Street
3141 ft · 55 sec · North Common Street
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Continue on Market Square
640 ft · 11 sec · Market Square
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street
33 m · 2 sec · Federal Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street
1067 ft · 29 sec · Federal Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marion Street
41 m · 2 sec · Marion Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Marion Street
116 m · 6 sec · Marion Street
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Turn right onto Kirtland Street
1277 ft · 41 sec · Kirtland Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1606 ft · 37 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Avenue
2013 ft · 44 sec · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Prospect Street
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Turn slight right onto Hopkins Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Hopkins Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
696 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Waltham, Providence Rhode Island
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A West: Concord
1281 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marrett Road
1157 ft · 26 sec · Marrett Road
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Continue on Massachusetts Avenue
2350 ft · 47 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Continue on North Great Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Great Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1308 ft · 26 sec · Lexington Road
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Continue on Concord Turnpike Rte 2A
4.8 mi · 8 min · Concord Turnpike Rte 2A
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Continue on Elm Street
1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary
124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike
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Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike
3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike
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Continue on Massachusetts Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 111 North: West Acton
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Middle Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hill Road
562 ft · 19 sec · Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Boxborough.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
9.58 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lynn and Partly Sunny near Boxborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Boxborough?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Lynn and 17.7 miles from Boxborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lynn and Partly Sunny near Boxborough.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Boxborough. Straight-line distance: 29.55 mi (47.56 km).
#1 Lynn
The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.4667600, -70.9494900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boxborough
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
| Population | 5,752 |
| Coordinates | 42.4908400, -71.5285100 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boxborough (-71.52851, 42.49084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
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
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