How far is Lynn, MA from Jamaica Plain, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
16.88 mi
00h 34m
Flight
13.91 mi
22.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.91 mi
Kilometers
22.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.88 mi
Kilometers
27.16 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica Plain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-23T00:04
Arrive Jamaica Plain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 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
Chelsea
MA

City in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lynn
8.5 mi
00h 17m
To Jamaica Plain
8.5 mi
00h 17m

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
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Jamaica Plain.

  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 3 toward Western Avenue

    85 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Albert J Brown Circle

    100 m · 11 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    45 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1282 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway

    1477 ft · 36 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Tobin Bridge

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive, North Station

    3173 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive

    1513 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Storrow Drive

    132 m · 12 sec · Storrow Drive

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Storrow Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Storrow Drive

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Charlesgate

    125 m · 14 sec · Charlesgate

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Kenmore Square

    616 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    911 ft · 28 sec · Beacon Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Commonwealth Avenue

    59 m · 6 sec · Commonwealth Avenue

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Brookline Avenue

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Brookline Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Riverway

    1996 ft · 1 min · Riverway

  27. 27

    Continue on Jamaicaway

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Jamaicaway

  28. 28

    Continue on Arborway

    527 ft · 25 sec · Arborway

  29. 29

    Take the exit left

    58 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Arborway

    69 m · 9 sec · Arborway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    75 m · 10 sec · Pond Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Orchard Street

    1289 ft · 44 sec · Orchard Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
195.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tobin Bridge
2.53 mi · 15%
Broadway
2.02 mi · 12%
Salem Turnpike
1.68 mi · 10%
Storrow Drive
1.65 mi · 10%
Jamaicaway
1.51 mi · 9%
Northeast Expressway
1.39 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Tobin Bridge

Continue on Tobin Bridge

2.53 mi · 00h 04m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 17m from Lynn
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lynn and Partly Sunny near Jamaica Plain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Jamaica Plain?

The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Lynn and 8.5 miles from Jamaica Plain.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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 Chelsea and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 2.1 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 2.2 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

North Station

4 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

5 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

6 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Jamaica Plain. Straight-line distance: 13.91 mi (22.39 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Jamaica Plain

#2 Jamaica Plain

Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Population37,468
Coordinates42.3098200, -71.1203300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Jamaica Plain (-71.12033, 42.30982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.30
Round trip
$4.59
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.30 $4.59
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.59 $5.19
Premium $4.80 $2.83 $5.66
Diesel $4.49 $2.65 $5.30

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 Jamaica Plain. The current time is 00:04:37.

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.