How far is Lynn, MA from Wilmington, MA?
The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Wilmington, MA is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Wilmington.
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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 2 toward Federal Street
33 m · 2 sec · Federal Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street
1067 ft · 29 sec · Federal Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marion Street
41 m · 2 sec · Marion Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Marion Street
116 m · 6 sec · Marion Street
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Turn right onto Kirtland Street
1277 ft · 41 sec · Kirtland Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1606 ft · 37 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · Walnut Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Waltham, Providence Rhode Island
1579 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Wilmington
1044 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reading-Wakefield Rotary
724 ft · 21 sec · Salem Street
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Exit the rotary onto Salem Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Salem Street
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Continue on Lowell Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · Lowell Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2232 ft · 46 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 Wilmington.
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.
Walnut Street
Continue on Walnut Street
4.63 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lynn and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Lynn and 7.5 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lynn and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Wakefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wakefield.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 12.68 mi (20.4 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 Wilmington
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 23,287 |
| Coordinates | 42.5464800, -71.1736700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilmington (-71.17367, 42.54648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.54 | $5.09 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
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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