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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on Rogers Avenue
20 m · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Turn right onto Essex Street
91 m · 11 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
3138 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boston Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Boston Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
2151 ft · 42 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Lynnfield Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Lynnfield Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Condon Circle
150 m · 17 sec
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Exit the rotary onto US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
1303 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, MA 128 South: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
1316 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Boston
113 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Danvers
999 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Danvers
3134 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Newbury Street
3207 ft · 54 sec · Newbury Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Byfield, Newbury
1303 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Street
2466 ft · 52 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
892 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Moody Street
3070 ft · 1 min · Moody Street
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Continue on Ash Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ash Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
110 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto Ferry Lane
58 m · 15 sec · Ferry Lane
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1273 ft · 39 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on East Main Street
702 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto River Road
1.5 km · 2 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Locust Street
3091 ft · 1 min · Locust Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
536 ft · 24 sec · Pleasant Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boxford.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Merrimac. Straight-line distance: 25.28 mi (40.69 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 Merrimac
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 6,972 |
| Coordinates | 42.8306500, -71.0022800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrimac (-71.00228, 42.83065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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