How far is Lynn, MA from Rowley, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Rowley, MA is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.68 mi
00h 36m
Flight
17.65 mi
28.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.65 mi
Kilometers
28.4 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.68 mi
Kilometers
33.28 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rowley
Thu, Apr 16, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Thu, Apr 16, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-16T01:01
Arrive Rowley
Thu, Apr 16, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lynn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Danvers
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lynn
10.3 mi
00h 18m
To Rowley
10.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    91 m · 11 sec · Essex Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Boston Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Boston Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2151 ft · 42 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lynnfield Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Lynnfield Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Condon Circle

    150 m · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham

    1303 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, MA 128 South: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham

    1316 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Boston

    113 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Danvers

    999 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Danvers

    3134 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Newbury Street

    3207 ft · 54 sec · Newbury Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2611 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Topsfield

    2002 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Newbury Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · Newbury Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Boston Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Boston Road

    3090 ft · 53 sec · Boston Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Boston Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Haverhill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Bradford Street

    1994 ft · 1 min · Bradford Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Bradford Street

    25 m · 3 sec · Bradford Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Wethersfield Street

    1813 ft · 44 sec · Wethersfield Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Street Extension

    133 m · 9 sec · Central Street Extension

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Church Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    10 m · 2 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boston Street
4.8 mi · 23%
I 95 North
3.75 mi · 18%
Newburyport Turnpike
2.74 mi · 13%
Lynnfield Street
2.71 mi · 13%
Newbury Street
1.17 mi · 6%
Haverhill Street
1.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

3.25 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danvers
00h 18m from Lynn
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lynn and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rowley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Danvers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Lynn and 10.3 miles from Rowley.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lynn and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rowley.

Stop Ideas Near Danvers

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

25 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Rowley. Straight-line distance: 17.65 mi (28.4 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Rowley

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,393
Coordinates42.7167600, -70.8786600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Rowley (-70.87866, 42.71676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.84
Round trip
$5.68
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.84 $5.68
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.21 $6.42
Premium $4.80 $3.50 $7.01
Diesel $4.49 $3.28 $6.55

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynn and Rowley. The current time is 01:01:17.

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.