How far is Lynn, MA from Cohasset, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Cohasset, MA is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.03 mi
00h 54m
Flight
17.24 mi
27.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.24 mi
Kilometers
27.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.03 mi
Kilometers
51.54 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cohasset
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 10:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-23T09:10
Arrive Cohasset
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Boston
MA

This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.

From Lynn
16 mi
00h 27m
To Cohasset
16 mi
00h 27m

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 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street

    67 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    138 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Fore River Bridge

    1767 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge

  29. 29

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Broad Cove Road

    3272 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Otis Street

    2931 ft · 1 min · Otis Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Summer Street

    848 ft · 15 sec · Summer Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rotary Circle

    41 m · 2 sec · Justice Cushing Way

  35. 35

    Exit the rotary onto Justice Cushing Way

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Justice Cushing Way

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Street

    1879 ft · 38 sec · East Street

  37. 37

    Continue on East Street

    2903 ft · 58 sec · East Street

  38. 38

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 18%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 12%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 7%
North Main Street
2.11 mi · 7%
Broadway
2.02 mi · 6%
Bridge Street
1.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Tobin Bridge

Continue on Tobin Bridge

5.79 mi · 00h 09m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Boston
00h 27m from Lynn
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lynn and Partly Sunny near Cohasset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Lynn and 16 miles from Cohasset.

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

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Boston

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 South Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 3.8 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 3.7 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 5.1 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 3.9 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 South Boston.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Cohasset. Straight-line distance: 17.24 mi (27.74 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Cohasset

City in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,529
Coordinates42.2417700, -70.8036500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Cohasset (-70.80365, 42.24177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.40
Round trip
$8.79
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.40 $8.79
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.97 $9.94
Premium $4.80 $5.42 $10.85
Diesel $4.49 $5.07 $10.14

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 Cohasset. The current time is 09:10:42.

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.