How far is Lynn, MA from Malden, MA?
The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Malden, MA is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Malden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Malden.
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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 3 toward Western Avenue
85 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Salem Turnpike
635 ft · 14 sec · Salem Turnpike
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Turn right onto Ballard Street
1 km · 1 min · Ballard Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Avenue
2115 ft · 44 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Salem Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Salem Street
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Continue on Lynn Street
2199 ft · 46 sec · Lynn Street
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Centre Street
529 ft · 9 sec · Centre Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Eastern Avenue
131 m · 10 sec · Eastern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastern Avenue
1494 ft · 31 sec · Eastern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
705 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
101 m · 8 sec · Centre Street
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Turn right onto Ruing Court
25 m · 12 sec · Ruing Court
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Turn left
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Malden.
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.
Eastern Avenue
Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
1.78 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lynn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Malden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Malden?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Saugus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Lynn and 4.5 miles from Malden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Malden.
Stop Ideas Near Saugus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saugus.
North Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Malden. Straight-line distance: 6.61 mi (10.63 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 Malden
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 59,922 |
| Coordinates | 42.4251000, -71.0661600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.066117, 42.425048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
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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