How far is Lynn, MA from Whately, MA?

The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Whately, MA is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
123.68 mi
02h 35m
Flight
85.94 mi
138.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.94 mi
Kilometers
138.3 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.68 mi
Kilometers
199.05 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whately
Sun, Apr 19, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Sun, Apr 19, 11:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-19T06:48
Arrive Whately
Sun, Apr 19, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Lynn
61.8 mi
01h 17m
To Whately
62 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Whately.

  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 · 57 sec · North Common Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    23 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Market Square

    83 m · 11 sec · Market Square

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Commercial Street

    2841 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lynnway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Lynnway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Butler Circle

    33 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2356 ft · 36 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Mahoney Circle

    115 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary

    66 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lee Burbank Highway

    16 m · 2 sec · Lee Burbank Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Boston Expressway

    2967 ft · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  19. 19

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    33 mi · 38 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

    1377 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91: Holyoke, Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Holyoke

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    18 mi · 21 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, MA 10: North Hatfield, Whately

    1530 ft · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto West Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Christian Lane

    2551 ft · 51 sec · Christian Lane

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    94 m · 14 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Chestnut Plain Road

    1312 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Plain Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Plain Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
90.5 mi · 73%
I 91 North
18.3 mi · 15%
North Shore Road
2.63 mi · 2%
State Road
2.09 mi · 2%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.53 mi · 1%
West Street
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

56.6 mi · 01h 08m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 17m from Lynn
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lynn and Rain Showers Likely near Whately.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Whately?

The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Lynn and 62 miles from Whately.

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

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lynn and Rain Showers Likely near Whately.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlton, 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 Charlton.

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Whately. Straight-line distance: 85.94 mi (138.3 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Whately

#2 Whately

Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,583
Coordinates42.4398100, -72.6348100
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-70.94949, 42.46676)
End: Whately (-72.63481, 42.43981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.52 L · about $16.96
Round trip
$33.92
8.72 gal · 33.04 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.96 $33.92
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.17 $38.34
Premium $4.80 $20.92 $41.85
Diesel $4.49 $19.57 $39.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynn and Whately. The current time is 06:48:56.

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.