How far is Lynn, MA from Cochituate, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Cochituate, MA is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
28.66 mi
00h 47m
Flight
23.44 mi
37.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.44 mi
Kilometers
37.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.66 mi
Kilometers
46.12 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cochituate
Sat, Apr 18, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Sat, Apr 18, 8:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-18T06:50
Arrive Cochituate
Sat, Apr 18, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Brookline
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Lynn
14.3 mi
00h 23m
To Cochituate
14.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Weston

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Park Road

    726 ft · 27 sec · Park Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · South Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Commonwealth Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Commonwealth Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on East Plain Street

    2714 ft · 1 min · East Plain Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    27 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
13 mi · 45%
South Avenue
3.44 mi · 12%
North Shore Road
2.63 mi · 9%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.53 mi · 5%
Commonwealth Road
1.47 mi · 5%
McClellan Highway
1.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

12.1 mi · 00h 17m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookline
00h 23m from Lynn
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lynn and Mostly Cloudy near Cochituate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Lynn and 14.4 miles from Cochituate.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lynn and Mostly Cloudy near Cochituate.

Stop Ideas Near Brookline

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 Brookline and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 2.6 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 2.6 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 1.2 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 2.6 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 Brookline.

RAIL

Back Bay station

4 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

6 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

6 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Route 128 station

14 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Cochituate. Straight-line distance: 23.44 mi (37.72 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Cochituate

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population6,569
Coordinates42.3209300, -71.3642300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Cochituate (-71.36423, 42.32093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $3.93
Round trip
$7.86
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.93 $7.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.44 $8.88
Premium $4.80 $4.85 $9.69
Diesel $4.49 $4.53 $9.07

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynn and Cochituate. The current time is 06:50:48.

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.