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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.2 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.68 mi
25.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.68 mi
Kilometers
25.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.2 mi
Kilometers
29.29 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ipswich
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-23T06:07
Arrive Ipswich
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lynn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Beverly
MA

A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

From Lynn
9.1 mi
00h 16m
To Ipswich
9.1 mi
00h 16m

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
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    91 m · 11 sec · Essex Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2378 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Essex Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Essex Street

  7. 7

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

    884 ft · 20 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

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

    915 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1995 ft · 30 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Cabot Street

    578 ft · 9 sec · Cabot Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Rantoul Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Rantoul Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cabot Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cabot Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Dodge Street

    1273 ft · 16 sec · Dodge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Dodge Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dodge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Enon Street

    3036 ft · 1 min · Enon Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Arbor Street

    19 m · 1 sec · Arbor Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Arbor Street

    3173 ft · 1 min · Arbor Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Highland Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Highland Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Mill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mill Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Topsfield Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Topsfield Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Depot Square

    119 m · 25 sec · Depot Square

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  25. 25

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
137.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highland Street
3.66 mi · 20%
Highland Avenue
2.4 mi · 13%
Western Avenue
1.84 mi · 10%
Cabot Street
1.33 mi · 7%
Topsfield Road
1.25 mi · 7%
Rantoul Street
1.14 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beverly
00h 16m from Lynn
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

22 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

28 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 15.68 mi (25.24 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Ipswich

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,091
Coordinates42.6792600, -70.8411600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Ipswich (-70.84116, 42.67926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynn and Ipswich. The current time is 06:07:55.

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.