How far is Lynn, MA from Norwood, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Norwood, MA is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.32 mi
00h 51m
Flight
22.74 mi
36.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.74 mi
Kilometers
36.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.32 mi
Kilometers
45.57 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:20 PM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-18T22:29
Arrive Norwood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Brookline
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Lynn
14.2 mi
00h 25m
To Norwood
14.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 3 toward Western Avenue

    85 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Albert J Brown Circle

    100 m · 11 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    45 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1282 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway

    1477 ft · 36 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Tobin Bridge

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive, North Station

    3173 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive

    1513 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Storrow Drive

    132 m · 12 sec · Storrow Drive

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Storrow Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Storrow Drive

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Charlesgate

    125 m · 14 sec · Charlesgate

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Kenmore Square

    616 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    911 ft · 28 sec · Beacon Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Commonwealth Avenue

    59 m · 6 sec · Commonwealth Avenue

  25. 25

    Keep straight to continue on Beacon Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Beacon Street

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Chestnut Hill Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chestnut Hill Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Boylston Street

    146 m · 22 sec · Boylston Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Lee Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Clyde Street

    1660 ft · 34 sec · Clyde Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    1770 ft · 40 sec · Newton Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Grove Street

    1902 ft · 40 sec · Grove Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle

    86 m · 5 sec · Grove Street

  33. 33

    Exit the rotary onto Grove Street

    912 ft · 22 sec · Grove Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Independence Drive

    2349 ft · 1 min · Independence Drive

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  36. 36

    Continue on Providence Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Providence Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Boston-Providence Turnpike

    1 mi · 2 min · Boston-Providence Turnpike

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto Pleasant Street

    2372 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    2082 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Central Street

    615 ft · 27 sec · Central Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Providence Highway
3.62 mi · 13%
Beacon Street
3.1 mi · 11%
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.81 mi · 10%
Tobin Bridge
2.53 mi · 9%
Broadway
2.02 mi · 7%
Salem Turnpike
1.68 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Providence Highway

Continue on Providence Highway

3.62 mi · 00h 06m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookline
00h 25m from Lynn
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lynn and Mostly Cloudy near Norwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Lynn and 14.2 miles from Norwood.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lynn and Mostly Cloudy near Norwood.

Stop Ideas Near Brookline

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 Brookline and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 2.8 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 1.5 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Back Bay station

4 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

6 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

6 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Route 128 station

14 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 22.74 mi (36.59 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Norwood

Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population29,737
Coordinates42.1945400, -71.1995000
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Norwood (-71.1995, 42.19454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.78 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.78
2 gal · 7.56 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.89 $7.78
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.40 $8.79
Premium $4.80 $4.80 $9.60
Diesel $4.49 $4.49 $8.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynn and Norwood. The current time is 22:29:00.

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.