How far is Lynn, MA from Wenham, MA?
The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Wenham, MA is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 capital of Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Wenham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Wenham.
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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 · 11 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2378 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Highland Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Essex Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Essex Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
884 ft · 20 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street
915 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
1995 ft · 30 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Cabot Street
578 ft · 9 sec · Cabot Street
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Turn straight onto Rantoul Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Rantoul Street
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Turn left onto Cabot Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Cabot Street
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Continue on Topsfield Road
1850 ft · 37 sec · Topsfield Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cherry Street
94 m · 12 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left
93 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Wenham.
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.
Cabot Street
Turn left onto Cabot Street
2.7 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lynn and Partly Sunny near Wenham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Wenham?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Lynn and 6.1 miles from Wenham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lynn and Partly Sunny near Wenham.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salem.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Wenham. Straight-line distance: 9.95 mi (16.02 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 Wenham
City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 5,164 |
| Coordinates | 42.6042600, -70.8911600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wenham (-70.89116, 42.60426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.06 | $4.13 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
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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