How far is Lynnfield, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Lynnfield, MA to Worcester, MA is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.76 mi
01h 01m
Flight
42.96 mi
69.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.96 mi
Kilometers
69.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.76 mi
Kilometers
96.18 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in Lynnfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynnfield
2026-04-23T00:46
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynnfield
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
Cochituate
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Lynnfield
26.8 mi
00h 30m
To Worcester
33 mi
00h 30m

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
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Common Street

    147 m · 14 sec · South Common Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Burlington

    1448 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Yankee Division Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    73 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

    1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 39 sec · Grafton Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1352 ft · 31 sec · Grafton Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square

    84 m · 5 sec · Front Street

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 44%
Yankee Division Highway
19.5 mi · 33%
Grafton Street
3.63 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.36 mi · 2%
I 90 West
0.75 mi · 1%
MA 122
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

26.1 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 30m from Lynnfield
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lynnfield and Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Lynnfield and 33 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cochituate

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

7 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

22 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

25 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynnfield and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 42.96 mi (69.13 km).

Lynnfield

#1 Lynnfield

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States

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

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: South Common Street (-71.048079, 42.539094)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.98 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.42
4.22 gal · 15.96 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.21 $16.42
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.28 $18.56
Premium $4.80 $10.13 $20.25
Diesel $4.49 $9.47 $18.94

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 Worcester. The current time is 00:46:48.

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.