How far is Lynn, MA from West Chatham, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to West Chatham, MA is about 98.2 miles (158 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
98.2 mi
02h 16m
Flight
73.22 mi
117.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.22 mi
Kilometers
117.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.2 mi
Kilometers
158.04 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chatham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-23T03:08
Arrive West Chatham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
North Plymouth
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Lynn
49.1 mi
01h 08m
To West Chatham
49.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
West Chatham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and West Chatham.

  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 3 toward Western Avenue

    85 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Albert J Brown Circle

    100 m · 11 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    45 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1282 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway

    1477 ft · 36 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    26.6 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port

    58 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Queen Anne Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road

    1 km · 1 min · Queen Anne Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Old Queen Anne Road

    1039 ft · 21 sec · Old Queen Anne Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Meetinghouse Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1016 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Barn Hill Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Barn Hill Road

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Barn Hill Road

    137 m · 20 sec · Barn Hill Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barn Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 31%
Mid Cape Highway
26.6 mi · 27%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 12%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 8%
Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 6%
Queen Anne Road
3.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

30.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
73.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Plymouth
01h 08m from Lynn
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lynn and Chance T-storms near West Chatham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lynn to West Chatham?

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

North Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Lynn and 49.2 miles from West Chatham.

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

The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lynn and Chance T-storms near West Chatham.

Stop Ideas Near North Plymouth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Plymouth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Plymouth.

RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

53 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

54 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and West Chatham. Straight-line distance: 73.22 mi (117.84 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
West Chatham

#2 West Chatham

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population1,410
Coordinates41.6812200, -69.9911300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: West Chatham (-69.99113, 41.68122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.12 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
6.94 gal · 26.24 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.26 $30.52
Premium $4.80 $16.65 $33.31
Diesel $4.49 $15.57 $31.15

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynn and West Chatham. The current time is 03:08:29.

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.