How far is Lynn, MA from Russell, MA?
The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Russell, MA is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (160 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 30m.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Russell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Russell.
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Start on Rogers Avenue
20 m · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Turn right onto Essex Street
1090 ft · 23 sec · Essex Street
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Continue on North Common Street
3141 ft · 57 sec · North Common Street
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Turn left
23 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Market Square
83 m · 11 sec · Market Square
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Turn right onto Commercial Street
2841 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street
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Turn right onto Lynnway
1.6 km · 1 min · Lynnway
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Continue on North Shore Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Butler Circle
33 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2356 ft · 36 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Mahoney Circle
115 m · 8 sec
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Exit the rotary
66 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Burbank Highway
16 m · 2 sec · Lee Burbank Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lee Burbank Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway
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Continue on McClellan Highway
1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway
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Continue on East Boston Expressway
2967 ft · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
1.4 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel
1.5 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel
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Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
56.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
38.1 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southampton Road
111 m · 8 sec · Southampton Road
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Continue on North Elm Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street
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Turn right onto Orange Street
85 m · 14 sec · Orange Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
734 ft · 27 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on Russell Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Russell Road
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Continue on Westfield Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Huntington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Russell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
56.6 mi · 01h 08m
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 Mostly Sunny near Russell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Russell?
The road trip is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Lynn and 58 miles from Russell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.4 miles (160 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.87 one way or $31.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lynn and Mostly Sunny near Russell.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Russell. Straight-line distance: 99.41 mi (159.98 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 Russell
Town in the U.
| Population | 1,787 |
| Coordinates | 42.1898100, -72.8592600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Russell (-72.85926, 42.18981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.87 | $31.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $17.94 | $35.88 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $19.58 | $39.16 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $18.31 | $36.62 |
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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