How far is Lynn, MA from Essex, MA?
The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Essex, MA is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Essex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Essex.
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Start on Rogers Avenue
20 m · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Turn right onto Essex Street
91 m · 11 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2378 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Highland Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Essex Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Essex Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
884 ft · 20 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street
915 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
1995 ft · 30 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Cabot Street
578 ft · 9 sec · Cabot Street
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Turn straight onto Rantoul Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Rantoul Street
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Turn left onto Cabot Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cabot Street
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Turn slight right onto Dodge Street
1273 ft · 16 sec · Dodge Street
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Continue on Dodge Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Dodge Street
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Turn slight right
51 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Dodge Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dodge Street
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Continue on Dodges Row
1.1 km · 1 min · Dodges Row
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Keep slight right to continue on Dodge Row
36 m · 5 sec · Dodge Row
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Turn right onto Larch Row
2328 ft · 47 sec · Larch Row
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Continue on Essex Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Essex Street
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Continue on Western Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Martin Street
1 km · 1 min · Martin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Martin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Essex.
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.
Essex Street
Continue on Essex Street
2.46 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lynn and Rain Showers Likely near Essex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Essex?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Lynn and 8.6 miles from Essex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lynn and Rain Showers Likely near Essex.
Stop Ideas Near Beverly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beverly.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Essex. Straight-line distance: 14.22 mi (22.89 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 Essex
Town in Essex County, New York
| Population | 3,824 |
| Coordinates | 42.6320400, -70.7828300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex (-70.78283, 42.63204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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