How far is Lynn, MA from Waltham, MA?
The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Waltham, MA is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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.
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Waltham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Waltham.
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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 · 55 sec · North Common Street
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Continue on Market Square
640 ft · 11 sec · Market Square
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Western Avenue
85 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Salem Turnpike
635 ft · 14 sec · Salem Turnpike
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Turn right onto Ballard Street
1 km · 1 min · Ballard Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Avenue
2115 ft · 44 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Salem Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Salem Street
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Continue on Lynn Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle
69 m · 4 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
2041 ft · 36 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Santilli Circle
55 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
556 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway
2944 ft · 58 sec · Revere Beach Parkway
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Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway
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Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
1412 ft · 32 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
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Continue on Harvard Street
1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street
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Continue on Warner Street
927 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Powder House Square
39 m · 3 sec · Powder House Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Powder House Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Street
628 ft · 20 sec · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
1962 ft · 47 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Cleveland Street
1689 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
68 m · 13 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Lake Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn straight onto Trapelo Road
1419 ft · 36 sec · Trapelo Road
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Turn left onto Waverley Oaks Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Waverley Oaks Road
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Continue on Linden Street
2172 ft · 41 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2834 ft · 56 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 Waltham.
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.
Pleasant Street
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1.94 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lynn and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Waltham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Waltham?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Lynn and 18.7 miles from Waltham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 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 Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Waltham.
Stop Ideas Near Everett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Everett.
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Waltham. Straight-line distance: 15.87 mi (25.54 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 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.235588, 42.376412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
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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