How far is Lynn, MA from Rockport, MA?
The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Rockport, MA is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Rockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Rockport.
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Start on Rogers Avenue
20 m · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Turn right onto Essex Street
91 m · 11 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2378 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Highland Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Essex Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Essex Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
884 ft · 20 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street
915 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
1995 ft · 30 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Cabot Street
578 ft · 9 sec · Cabot Street
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Turn straight onto Rantoul Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Rantoul Street
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Turn left onto Cabot Street
38 m · 4 sec · Cabot Street
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Turn right onto Colon Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Colon Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Essex Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Essex Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Essex Road
41 m · 3 sec · Old Essex Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Essex Road
855 ft · 17 sec · Old Essex Road
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Take the ramp right toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport
49 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grant Circle
113 m · 6 sec · Yankee Division Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway
1.1 km · 58 sec · Yankee Division Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Blackburn Circle
537 ft · 7 sec · Yankee Division Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway
1.2 km · 58 sec · Yankee Division Highway
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Turn left onto Eastern Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Broadway
737 ft · 17 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
52 m · 8 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Rockport.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
10.8 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Lynn and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Rockport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Rockport?
The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manchester-by-the-Sea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Lynn and 12.8 miles from Rockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lynn and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Rockport.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester-by-the-Sea
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 Manchester-by-the-Sea.
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Rockport. Straight-line distance: 21.24 mi (34.18 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 Rockport
Seaside town Rockport in Essex County, Massachusetts, U.
| Population | 7,312 |
| Coordinates | 42.6556500, -70.6203200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockport (-70.62032, 42.65565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
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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