How far is Lynn, MA from Ipswich, MA?
The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Ipswich, MA is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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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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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Ipswich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Ipswich.
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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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Continue on Enon Street
3036 ft · 1 min · Enon Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Arbor Street
19 m · 1 sec · Arbor Street
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Continue on Arbor Street
3173 ft · 1 min · Arbor Street
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Continue on Highland Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Highland Street
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Continue on Mill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Mill Road
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Turn right onto Topsfield Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Topsfield Road
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Turn straight onto Depot Square
119 m · 25 sec · Depot Square
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Turn left onto Washington Street
30 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Ipswich.
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.
Highland Street
Continue on Highland Street
3.66 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lynn and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ipswich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Ipswich?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 9.1 miles from Lynn and 9.1 miles from Ipswich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lynn and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ipswich.
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 Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 15.68 mi (25.24 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 Ipswich
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,091 |
| Coordinates | 42.6792600, -70.8411600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ipswich (-70.84116, 42.67926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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