How far is Lynn, MA from Shutesbury, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Shutesbury, MA is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
93.14 mi
02h 14m
Flight
74.44 mi
119.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.44 mi
Kilometers
119.8 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.14 mi
Kilometers
149.89 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shutesbury
Sat, May 30, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Sat, May 30, 8:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-05-30T03:46
Arrive Shutesbury
Sat, May 30, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Shirley
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Lynn
46.5 mi
01h 07m
To Shutesbury
46.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward Federal Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Federal Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street

    1067 ft · 29 sec · Federal Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marion Street

    41 m · 2 sec · Marion Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Marion Street

    116 m · 6 sec · Marion Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kirtland Street

    1277 ft · 41 sec · Kirtland Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1606 ft · 37 sec · Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Walnut Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Water Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Water Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Avenue

    2013 ft · 44 sec · North Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Prospect Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Hopkins Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hopkins Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    696 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Waltham, Providence Rhode Island

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    626 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    1910 ft · 56 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    31.4 mi · 44 min · Concord Turnpike

  30. 30

    Take the exit sharp left toward US 202 South: Athol, Belchertown

    1948 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway

    10 mi · 16 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Prescott Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Prescott Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Cooleyville Road

    2349 ft · 1 min · Cooleyville Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Wendell Road

    1616 ft · 33 sec · Wendell Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wendell Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
31.4 mi · 34%
I 495 South
11.5 mi · 12%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 12%
US 3 North
10.7 mi · 11%
Daniel Shays Highway
10 mi · 11%
Yankee Division Highway
5.62 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

31.4 mi · 00h 44m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shirley
01h 07m from Lynn
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lynn and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Shutesbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Lynn and 46.7 miles from Shutesbury.

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

The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.80 one way or $25.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lynn and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Shutesbury.

Stop Ideas Near Shirley

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 Shirley and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

30 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

35 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

42 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Shutesbury. Straight-line distance: 74.44 mi (119.8 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Shutesbury

Town in Massachusetts

Population1,753
Coordinates42.4564800, -72.4098100
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Shutesbury (-72.40981, 42.45648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.44 L · about $12.80
Round trip
$25.60
6.58 gal · 24.88 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.80 $25.60
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.47 $28.93
Premium $4.80 $15.79 $31.58
Diesel $4.49 $14.77 $29.53

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynn and Shutesbury. The current time is 03:46:51.

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.