How far is Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA to Lynn, MA is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
19.14 mi
00h 33m
Flight
11.98 mi
19.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.98 mi
Kilometers
19.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.14 mi
Kilometers
30.81 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Mon, May 25, 6:31 PM EDT
Return by in Manchester-by-the-Sea
Mon, May 25, 7:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester-by-the-Sea
2026-05-25T17:57
Arrive Lynn
Mon, May 25, 6:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manchester-by-the-Sea
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beverly
MA

A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

From Manchester-by-the-Sea
7.4 mi
00h 16m
To Lynn
11.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Lynn.

  1. 1

    Start on Brook Street

    103 m · 20 sec · Brook Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Norwood Avenue

    100 m · 16 sec · Norwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Desmond Avenue

    699 ft · 34 sec · Desmond Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto School Street

    753 ft · 17 sec · School Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Street

    843 ft · 37 sec · Central Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Hale Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hale Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Street

  9. 9

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

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Hale Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lothrop Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lothrop Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Stone Street

    1423 ft · 37 sec · Stone Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cabot Street

    546 ft · 13 sec · Cabot Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Cabot Street

    711 ft · 11 sec · Cabot Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

    2007 ft · 30 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Bridge Street

    915 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    109 m · 19 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Federal Street

    795 ft · 24 sec · Federal Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto North Street

    11 m · 5 sec · North Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Street

    696 ft · 21 sec · North Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    2802 ft · 54 sec · Essex Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    2643 ft · 57 sec · Essex Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Lynn.

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
146.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hale Street
3.94 mi · 21%
Highland Avenue
2.41 mi · 13%
Bridge Street
1.34 mi · 7%
Essex Street
1.22 mi · 6%
Western Avenue
1.19 mi · 6%
Lothrop Street
0.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Hale Street

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

3.29 mi · 00h 07m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
12 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beverly
00h 16m from Manchester-by-the-Sea
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Manchester-by-the-Sea and Chance Rain Showers near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Lynn?

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Beverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Manchester-by-the-Sea and 11.7 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Manchester-by-the-Sea and Chance Rain Showers near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Beverly

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

22 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

28 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 11.98 mi (19.28 km).

Manchester-by-the-Sea

#1 Manchester-by-the-Sea

Town in Massachusetts

Population5,438
Coordinates42.5778700, -70.7689400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Brook Street (-70.768886, 42.577755)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.56 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.36 gal · 5.12 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.99 $5.98
Premium $4.80 $3.26 $6.53
Diesel $4.49 $3.05 $6.10

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Lynn. The current time is 17:57:54.

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.