How far is Lynn, MA from Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.07 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.98 mi
19.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Lynn.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.98 mi
Kilometers
19.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.07 mi
Kilometers
25.86 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester-by-the-Sea
Mon, May 25, 6:26 PM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Mon, May 25, 6:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-05-25T17:58
Arrive Manchester-by-the-Sea
Mon, May 25, 6:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 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
Beverly
MA

A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

From Lynn
8 mi
00h 13m
To Manchester-by-the-Sea
8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Manchester-by-the-Sea.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Manchester-by-the-Sea.

  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

    38 m · 4 sec · Cabot Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Colon Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Colon Street

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Essex Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Essex Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Old Essex Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Essex Road

    855 ft · 17 sec · Old Essex Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport

    49 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Essex, Manchester

    747 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on School Street, Manchester

    57 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto School Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · School Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Brook Street

    127 m · 18 sec · Brook Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brook Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Manchester-by-the-Sea.

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
149.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
5.07 mi · 32%
Highland Avenue
2.4 mi · 15%
Western Avenue
1.84 mi · 11%
Essex Street
1.41 mi · 9%
Rantoul Street
1.14 mi · 7%
Colon Street
0.85 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

5.07 mi · 00h 07m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
12 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beverly
00h 13m from Lynn
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lynn and Rain Showers near Manchester-by-the-Sea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Manchester-by-the-Sea?

The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 8 miles from Lynn and 8 miles from Manchester-by-the-Sea.

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

The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 $2.22 one way or $4.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lynn and Rain Showers near Manchester-by-the-Sea.

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 Manchester-by-the-Sea. Straight-line distance: 11.98 mi (19.28 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Manchester-by-the-Sea

#2 Manchester-by-the-Sea

Town in Massachusetts

Population5,438
Coordinates42.5778700, -70.7689400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Manchester-by-the-Sea (-70.76894, 42.57787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.43
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.22 $4.43
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.51 $5.01
Premium $4.80 $2.74 $5.47
Diesel $4.49 $2.56 $5.12

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynn and Manchester-by-the-Sea. The current time is 17:58:39.

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.