How far is Lynn, MA from Sherborn, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Sherborn, MA is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
31 mi
00h 56m
Flight
26.61 mi
42.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.61 mi
Kilometers
42.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31 mi
Kilometers
49.89 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherborn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-23T03:17
Arrive Sherborn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Brookline
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Lynn
15.5 mi
00h 28m
To Sherborn
15.5 mi
00h 28m

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
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Tobin Bridge

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive, North Station

    3173 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive

    1513 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Storrow Drive

    132 m · 12 sec · Storrow Drive

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Storrow Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Storrow Drive

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Charlesgate

    125 m · 14 sec · Charlesgate

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Kenmore Square

    616 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    911 ft · 28 sec · Beacon Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Commonwealth Avenue

    59 m · 6 sec · Commonwealth Avenue

  25. 25

    Keep straight to continue on Beacon Street

    5.4 mi · 11 min · Beacon Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Centre Street

    43 m · 2 sec · Centre Street

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    52 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Centre Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Centre Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Boylston Street

    149 m · 8 sec · Boylston Street

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Boylston Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Boylston Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Worcester Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Worcester Street

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16: Wellesley Hills, Natick

    18 m · 2 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 16: Wellesley Hills, Natick

    146 m · 15 sec

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Eliot Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2135 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue on South Main Street

    1292 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Sawin Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Sawin Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sawin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beacon Street
5.61 mi · 18%
Eliot Street
3.72 mi · 12%
Washington Street
3.42 mi · 11%
Tobin Bridge
2.53 mi · 8%
Worcester Street
2.17 mi · 7%
Broadway
2.02 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Beacon Street

Keep straight to continue on Beacon Street

5.44 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookline
00h 28m from Lynn
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lynn and Partly Sunny near Sherborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Lynn and 15.5 miles from Sherborn.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lynn and Partly Sunny near Sherborn.

Stop Ideas Near Brookline

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brookline and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 4.1 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 2.4 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookline.

RAIL

Back Bay station

4 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

6 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

6 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Route 128 station

14 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Sherborn. Straight-line distance: 26.61 mi (42.83 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sherborn

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population4,383
Coordinates42.2389900, -71.3697800
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Sherborn (-71.36978, 42.23899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.24
Round trip
$8.48
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.24 $8.48
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.79 $9.59
Premium $4.80 $5.23 $10.46
Diesel $4.49 $4.89 $9.78

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 Sherborn. The current time is 03:17:27.

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.