How far is Lynn, MA from Merrimac, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Merrimac, MA is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.4 mi
00h 46m
Flight
25.28 mi
40.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.28 mi
Kilometers
40.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.4 mi
Kilometers
47.32 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimac
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Merrimac
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Boxford
MA

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Lynn
14.7 mi
00h 23m
To Merrimac
14.7 mi
00h 23m

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
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3138 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Boston Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Boston Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2151 ft · 42 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lynnfield Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Lynnfield Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Condon Circle

    150 m · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham

    1303 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, MA 128 South: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham

    1316 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Boston

    113 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Danvers

    999 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Danvers

    3134 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Newbury Street

    3207 ft · 54 sec · Newbury Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2611 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Byfield, Newbury

    1303 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

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

    2466 ft · 52 sec · Central Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    892 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Moody Street

    3070 ft · 1 min · Moody Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Ash Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ash Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maple Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    110 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Ferry Lane

    58 m · 15 sec · Ferry Lane

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1273 ft · 39 sec · Bridge Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Main Street

    702 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    3091 ft · 1 min · Locust Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    536 ft · 24 sec · Pleasant Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
15.5 mi · 53%
Lynnfield Street
2.71 mi · 9%
Ash Street
2.27 mi · 8%
River Road
0.95 mi · 3%
Church Street
0.93 mi · 3%
US 1 North
0.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

15 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boxford
00h 23m from Lynn
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lynn and Partly Sunny near Merrimac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Lynn and 14.7 miles from Merrimac.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boxford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boxford, 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 Boxford.

RAIL

Haverhill station

14 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

18 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

20 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

33 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Merrimac. Straight-line distance: 25.28 mi (40.69 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Merrimac

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population6,972
Coordinates42.8306500, -71.0022800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Merrimac (-71.00228, 42.83065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.09
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.05 $8.09
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.57 $9.15
Premium $4.80 $4.99 $9.98
Diesel $4.49 $4.67 $9.34

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 Merrimac. The current time is 02:34:31.

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.