How far is Lynn, MA from North Adams, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to North Adams, MA is about 140 miles (225.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.98 mi
03h 34m
Flight
111.03 mi
178.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.03 mi
Kilometers
178.68 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.98 mi
Kilometers
225.28 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Adams
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-23T06:07
Arrive North Adams
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynn
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Templeton
MA

Census-designated place in California

From Lynn
69.9 mi
01h 47m
To North Adams
70.1 mi
01h 47m

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
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and North Adams.

  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 right to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    1910 ft · 56 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike

  30. 30

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  34. 34

    Continue on French King Highway

    2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail

  36. 36

    Continue on French King Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams

    1081 ft · 26 sec

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout

    35.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  40. 40

    Turn sharp right onto Eagle Street

    40 m · 4 sec · Eagle Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eagle Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
41 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 27%
MA 2 West
36.3 mi · 26%
I 495 South
11.5 mi · 8%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 8%
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 8%
Mohawk Trail
7.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

37.2 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
111 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Templeton
01h 47m from Lynn
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lynn and Mostly Sunny near North Adams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lynn to North Adams?

The road trip is about 140 miles (225.3 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Templeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Lynn and 70.1 miles from North Adams.

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

The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.22 one way or $38.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lynn and Mostly Sunny near North Adams.

Stop Ideas Near Templeton

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 Templeton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Templeton.

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Union Station

40 mi away
2 Washington Square
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Amherst, Massachusetts

42 mi away
13 Railroad St.
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John W. Olver Transit Center

44 mi away
12 Olive Street
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Union Station

50 mi away
10 Vernon Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and North Adams. Straight-line distance: 111.03 mi (178.68 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
North Adams

#2 North Adams

City in Massachusetts, United States

Population12,737
Coordinates42.7009200, -73.1087100
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: North Adams (-73.10871, 42.70092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.7 L · about $19.22
Round trip
$38.43
9.88 gal · 37.4 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.22 $38.43
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.72 $43.44
Premium $4.80 $23.71 $47.41
Diesel $4.49 $22.17 $44.34

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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There is no time difference between Lynn and North Adams. The current time is 06:07:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.