How far is Lynn, MA from Northampton, MA?
The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Northampton, MA is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Northampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Northampton.
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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 · 57 sec · North Common Street
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Turn left
23 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Market Square
83 m · 11 sec · Market Square
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Turn right onto Commercial Street
2841 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street
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Turn right onto Lynnway
1.6 km · 1 min · Lynnway
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Continue on North Shore Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Butler Circle
33 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2356 ft · 36 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Mahoney Circle
115 m · 8 sec
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Exit the rotary
66 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Burbank Highway
16 m · 2 sec · Lee Burbank Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lee Burbank Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway
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Continue on McClellan Highway
1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway
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Continue on East Boston Expressway
2967 ft · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
1.4 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel
1.5 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel
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Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
56.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
33 mi · 38 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke
1377 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 91: Holyoke, Springfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Holyoke
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Northampton, Easthampton
1053 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Tom Road
2441 ft · 53 sec · Mount Tom Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Conz Street
46 m · 3 sec · Conz Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Conz Street
2465 ft · 56 sec · Conz Street
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Turn left onto Old South Street
675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street
551 ft · 9 sec · South Street
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Continue on New South Street
556 ft · 12 sec · New South Street
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Merge slight right onto Main Street
51 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Elm Street
2609 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Crescent Street
1031 ft · 48 sec · Crescent Street
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Turn right onto Bancroft Road
641 ft · 28 sec · Bancroft Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bancroft Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Northampton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
56.6 mi · 01h 08m
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 Mostly Sunny near Northampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Northampton?
The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Lynn and 57.4 miles from Northampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.72 one way or $31.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lynn and Mostly Sunny near Northampton.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Northampton. Straight-line distance: 86.87 mi (139.81 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 Northampton
County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 28,362 |
| Coordinates | 42.3250900, -72.6412000 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northampton (-72.6412, 42.32509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.72 | $31.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $17.76 | $35.53 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $19.39 | $38.78 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $18.13 | $36.26 |
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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