How far is Lynn, MA from Swampscott, MA?
The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Swampscott, MA is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 09m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Swampscott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Swampscott.
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Start on Rogers Avenue
20 m · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Turn right onto Essex Street
91 m · 12 sec · Essex Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2223 ft · 53 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
2430 ft · 54 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Lewis Street
3183 ft · 1 min · Lewis Street
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Continue on New Ocean Street
1334 ft · 23 sec · New Ocean Street
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Continue on Paradise Road
160 m · 10 sec · Paradise Road
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Turn right onto Elmwood Road
623 ft · 33 sec · Elmwood Road
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Turn left onto Hardy Road
128 m · 19 sec · Hardy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hardy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Swampscott.
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.
Lewis Street
Continue on Lewis Street
0.6 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lynn and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Swampscott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Swampscott?
The road trip is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?
Nahant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.1 miles from Lynn and 1.1 miles from Swampscott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.27 one way or $0.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lynn and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Swampscott.
Stop Ideas Near Nahant
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Salem City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nahant.
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Swampscott. Straight-line distance: 1.65 mi (2.66 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 Swampscott
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 15,462 |
| Coordinates | 42.4709300, -70.9175500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swampscott (-70.91755, 42.47093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.27 | $0.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.31 | $0.62 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.34 | $0.67 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.31 | $0.63 |
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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