How far is Lynn, MA from Lowell, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Lowell, MA is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
31.7 mi
00h 42m
Flight
21.93 mi
35.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.93 mi
Kilometers
35.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.7 mi
Kilometers
51.01 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Fri, Apr 17, 9:23 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Fri, Apr 17, 10:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-17T08:41
Arrive Lowell
Fri, Apr 17, 9:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lynn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burlington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lynn
14.5 mi
00h 21m
To Lowell
17.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward Federal Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Federal Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street

    1067 ft · 29 sec · Federal Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marion Street

    41 m · 2 sec · Marion Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Marion Street

    116 m · 6 sec · Marion Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kirtland Street

    1277 ft · 41 sec · Kirtland Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1606 ft · 37 sec · Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Walnut Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Water Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Water Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Avenue

    2013 ft · 44 sec · North Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Prospect Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Hopkins Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hopkins Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    696 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Waltham, Providence Rhode Island

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    626 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    1368 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110: Lowell, Chelmsford

    842 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Chelmsford Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chelmsford Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    96 m · 15 sec · Cambridge Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hale Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Hale Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hale Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 34%
Yankee Division Highway
5.62 mi · 18%
Walnut Street
3.4 mi · 11%
Water Street
2.95 mi · 9%
Chelmsford Street
1.45 mi · 5%
MA 110
0.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 3 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

9.83 mi · 00h 12m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 21m from Lynn
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lynn and Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Lynn and 17.2 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lynn and Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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 Burlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.3 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 11.3 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 9.6 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.2 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 Burlington.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 21.93 mi (35.29 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Lowell

The third most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population110,904
Coordinates42.6334200, -71.3161700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)
End: Hale Street (-71.316165, 42.633415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $4.36
Round trip
$8.71
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.36 $8.71
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.92 $9.85
Premium $4.80 $5.37 $10.75
Diesel $4.49 $5.03 $10.05

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynn and Lowell. The current time is 08:41:25.

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.