How far is Lynnfield, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Lynnfield, MA to Boston, MA is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.87 mi
00h 22m
Flight
12.49 mi
20.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.49 mi
Kilometers
20.1 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.87 mi
Kilometers
27.15 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM EDT
Return by in Lynnfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynnfield
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lynnfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Saugus
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Lynnfield
7.6 mi
00h 11m
To Boston
9.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lynnfield and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynnfield and Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on Pope-Richard Lynnfield Historical Center

    13 m · 5 sec · Pope-Richard Lynnfield Historical Center

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Common Street

    24 m · 2 sec · South Common Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Summer Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Summer Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 1 South: Revere, Boston

    692 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Broadway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  7. 7

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cutler Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Northeast Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Tobin Bridge

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown

    2406 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto New Rutherford Avenue

    944 ft · 21 sec · New Rutherford Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2946 ft · 2 min · North Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto New Chardon Street

    1220 ft · 54 sec · New Chardon Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bulfinch Place

    150 m · 19 sec · Bulfinch Place

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sudbury Street

    37 m · 6 sec · Sudbury Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    888 ft · 38 sec · Cambridge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Tremont Street

    58 m · 7 sec · Tremont Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynnfield and Boston.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
118.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Expressway
3.12 mi · 18%
Walnut Street
2.93 mi · 17%
Tobin Bridge
1.73 mi · 10%
Broadway
1.64 mi · 10%
Bennett Highway
1.49 mi · 9%
Summer Street
0.97 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Expressway

Continue on Northeast Expressway

3.12 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
12.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saugus
00h 11m from Lynnfield
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lynnfield and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lynnfield to Boston?

The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Saugus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Lynnfield and 9.3 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lynnfield and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Saugus

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saugus and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5.7 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saugus.

RAIL

North Station

12 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

14 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynnfield and Boston. Straight-line distance: 12.49 mi (20.1 km).

Lynnfield

#1 Lynnfield

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States

Population13,040
Coordinates42.5389800, -71.0481100
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Boston

#2 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

Population691,531
Coordinates42.3584300, -71.0597700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: South Common Street (-71.048079, 42.539094)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.30
Round trip
$4.59
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.30 $4.59
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.59 $5.19
Premium $4.80 $2.83 $5.66
Diesel $4.49 $2.65 $5.30

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 Lynnfield and Boston. The current time is 02:19:05.

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.