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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
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.
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.
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance T-storms
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
Start on Rogers Avenue
20 m · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Essex Street
1090 ft · 23 sec · Essex Street
-
3
Continue on North Common Street
3141 ft · 55 sec · North Common Street
-
4
Continue on Market Square
640 ft · 11 sec · Market Square
-
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Western Avenue
85 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue
-
6
Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
-
7
Continue on Salem Turnpike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike
-
8
Continue on Broadway
1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway
-
9
Turn slight right onto Albert J Brown Circle
100 m · 11 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
-
10
Turn slight right onto Broadway
45 m · 5 sec · Broadway
-
11
Continue on Broadway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway
-
12
Turn right
1282 ft · 24 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway
1477 ft · 36 sec · Revere Beach Parkway
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
1223 ft · 30 sec
-
15
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway
-
16
Continue on Tobin Bridge
5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge
-
17
Continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
-
18
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
30.9 mi · 39 min
-
19
Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
-
20
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
-
21
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
-
22
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
33.6 mi · 47 min · Mid Cape Highway
-
23
Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Orleans, East Brewster
1663 ft · 47 sec
-
24
Keep slight right to continue on MA 6A East: Orleans
46 m · 6 sec
-
25
Turn right onto Route 6A
1.6 km · 2 min · Route 6A
-
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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Orleans. Straight-line distance: 67.87 mi (109.22 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 Orleans
Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 5,802 |
| Coordinates | 41.7898300, -69.9897400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orleans (-69.98974, 41.78983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.