How far is Lynn, MA from Gardner, MA?
The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Gardner, MA is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Gardner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Gardner.
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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
5.6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
626 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
2462 ft · 32 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
2299 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
1910 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster
2255 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
15.4 mi · 22 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 68: Gardner, Hubbardston
1451 ft · 41 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward American Legion Circle
5 m · 1 sec · Timpany Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Timpany Boulevard
84 m · 5 sec · Timpany Boulevard
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Continue on Donlan Street
122 m · 8 sec · Donlan Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Donlon Street
60 m · 4 sec · Donlon Street
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2363 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto City Hall Avenue
965 ft · 32 sec · City Hall Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nichols Street
49 m · 7 sec · Nichols Street
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Gardner.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Concord Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
15.4 mi · 00h 22m
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 Mostly Sunny near Gardner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Gardner?
The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Westford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Lynn and 33.2 miles from Gardner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.10 one way or $18.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lynn and Mostly Sunny near Gardner.
Stop Ideas Near Westford
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 Westford.
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Framingham station
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Gardner. Straight-line distance: 53.92 mi (86.78 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 Gardner
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 20,585 |
| Coordinates | 42.5750900, -71.9981300 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gardner (-71.99813, 42.57509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.10 | $18.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
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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