How far is Lynn, MA from Hopkinton, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Hopkinton, MA is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
39.87 mi
01h 05m
Flight
33.57 mi
54.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.57 mi
Kilometers
54.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.87 mi
Kilometers
64.16 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinton
Wed, May 13, 12:15 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Wed, May 13, 1:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-05-12T23:10
Arrive Hopkinton
Wed, May 13, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Newton
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Lynn
19.9 mi
00h 32m
To Hopkinton
19.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.6 mi · 25 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    87 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham

    1.1 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Cochituate Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Concord Street

    2286 ft · 44 sec · Concord Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Concord Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Waverly Street

    2349 ft · 1 min · Waverly Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Fountain Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fountain Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Winter Street

    131 m · 15 sec · Winter Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Waverly Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Waverly Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Union Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Union Street

  31. 31

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
19.4 mi · 49%
North Shore Road
2.63 mi · 7%
Union Street
2.42 mi · 6%
East Main Street
2.14 mi · 5%
Concord Street
1.86 mi · 5%
Waverly Street
1.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

18.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 32m from Lynn
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lynn and Sunny near Hopkinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Lynn and 19.9 miles from Hopkinton.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lynn and Sunny near Hopkinton.

Stop Ideas Near Newton

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 Newton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 7.8 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 7.8 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 5.5 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton.

RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

12 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

15 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Hopkinton. Straight-line distance: 33.57 mi (54.02 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hopkinton

Town in Massachusetts

Population18,624
Coordinates42.2287100, -71.5225600
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Hopkinton (-71.52256, 42.22871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.33 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.82 gal · 10.66 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.20 $12.40
Premium $4.80 $6.77 $13.53
Diesel $4.49 $6.33 $12.66

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynn and Hopkinton. The current time is 23:10:12.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.