How far is Lynn, MA from Orleans, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Orleans, MA is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
100.15 mi
02h 17m
Flight
67.87 mi
109.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.87 mi
Kilometers
109.22 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.15 mi
Kilometers
161.17 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orleans
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Orleans
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lynn
50 mi
01h 08m
To Orleans
50.1 mi
01h 08m

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
53°F
Thursday

Chance T-storms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    33.6 mi · 47 min · Mid Cape Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Orleans, East Brewster

    1663 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 6A East: Orleans

    46 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Route 6A

    1.6 km · 2 min · Route 6A

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 6A

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid Cape Highway
33.6 mi · 34%
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 31%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 12%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 8%
Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 6%
Broadway
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Continue on Mid Cape Highway

33.6 mi · 00h 47m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 08m from Lynn
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lynn and Chance T-storms near Orleans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Lynn and 50.1 miles from Orleans.

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

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lynn and Chance T-storms near Orleans.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Orleans. Straight-line distance: 67.87 mi (109.22 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Orleans

Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,802
Coordinates41.7898300, -69.9897400
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Orleans (-69.98974, 41.78983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.38 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.46
7.06 gal · 26.76 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.73 $27.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.52 $31.04
Premium $4.80 $16.94 $33.88
Diesel $4.49 $15.84 $31.69

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 Orleans. The current time is 00:55:36.

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.