How far is Lynn, MA from Fitchburg, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Fitchburg, MA is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
56.28 mi
01h 20m
Flight
44.17 mi
71.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.17 mi
Kilometers
71.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.28 mi
Kilometers
90.58 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-23T06:54
Arrive Fitchburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Chelmsford
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lynn
28.1 mi
00h 40m
To Fitchburg
28.2 mi
00h 40m

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
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward Federal Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Federal Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street

    1067 ft · 29 sec · Federal Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marion Street

    41 m · 2 sec · Marion Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Marion Street

    116 m · 6 sec · Marion Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kirtland Street

    1277 ft · 41 sec · Kirtland Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1606 ft · 37 sec · Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Walnut Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Water Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Water Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Avenue

    2013 ft · 44 sec · North Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Prospect Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Hopkins Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hopkins Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    696 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Waltham, Providence Rhode Island

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    626 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    1910 ft · 56 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Abbott Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Abbott Avenue

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Water Street

    112 m · 9 sec · Water Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1885 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
11.5 mi · 20%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 19%
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 19%
Yankee Division Highway
5.62 mi · 10%
Water Street
4.62 mi · 8%
Concord Turnpike
3.75 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelmsford
00h 40m from Lynn
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lynn and Partly Sunny near Fitchburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Chelmsford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Lynn and 28.2 miles from Fitchburg.

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

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.74 one way or $15.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chelmsford

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

24 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 44.17 mi (71.08 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Fitchburg

The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Population40,310
Coordinates42.5834200, -71.8023000
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Fitchburg (-71.8023, 42.58342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $7.74
Round trip
$15.48
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.74 $15.48
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.75 $17.50
Premium $4.80 $9.55 $19.10
Diesel $4.49 $8.93 $17.86

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 Fitchburg. The current time is 06:54:04.

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.