How far is Lynn, MA from Lincoln, MA?
The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Lincoln, MA is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Lincoln.
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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
11.6 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Trapelo Road, Lincoln, Belmont
756 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight right onto Trapelo Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Trapelo Road
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Turn straight onto Sandy Pond Road
10 m · 1 sec · Sandy Pond Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Pond Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Lincoln.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
11.6 mi · 00h 16m
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 Partly Sunny near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Woburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Lynn and 12.2 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lynn and Partly Sunny near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Woburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woburn.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 18.29 mi (29.44 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 Lincoln
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 6,993 |
| Coordinates | 42.4259300, -71.3039500 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-71.30395, 42.42593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
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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