How far is Lynn, MA from Southborough, MA?
The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Southborough, MA is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Southborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Southborough.
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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
24 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester
2933 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
1 km · 1 min · Turnpike Road
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Turn right onto Central Street
2945 ft · 1 min · Central Street
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Turn slight left onto Boston Road
1717 ft · 52 sec · Boston Road
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Continue on Boston Road
2630 ft · 1 min · Boston Road
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
104 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Southborough.
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
24 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lynn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Southborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Southborough?
The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Lynn and 19.4 miles from Southborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Lynn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Southborough.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Southborough. Straight-line distance: 31.39 mi (50.51 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 Southborough
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 10,200 |
| Coordinates | 42.3056500, -71.5245100 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southborough (-71.52451, 42.30565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
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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