How far is Marblehead, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Marblehead, MA to Lynn, MA is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
5.63 mi
00h 16m
Flight
5.21 mi
8.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.21 mi
Kilometers
8.38 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.63 mi
Kilometers
9.06 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Marblehead
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marblehead
2026-04-23T01:13
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marblehead
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
Swampscott
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Marblehead
3 mi
00h 08m
To Lynn
2.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rowland Court

    15 m · 7 sec · Rowland Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rowland Street

    86 m · 17 sec · Rowland Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    1493 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    3020 ft · 56 sec · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Humphrey Street

    3265 ft · 59 sec · Humphrey Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Tedesco Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tedesco Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vinnin Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · Vinnin Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Paradise Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Paradise Road

  9. 9

    Continue on New Ocean Street

    1768 ft · 30 sec · New Ocean Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lewis Street

    1130 ft · 23 sec · Lewis Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chatham Street

    2490 ft · 59 sec · Chatham Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Essex Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marblehead 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
267.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paradise Road
1.51 mi · 27%
Tedesco Street
0.9 mi · 16%
Essex Street
0.88 mi · 16%
Humphrey Street
0.62 mi · 11%
Pleasant Street
0.57 mi · 10%
Chatham Street
0.47 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Paradise Road

Turn left onto Paradise Road

1.51 mi · 00h 02m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swampscott
00h 08m from Marblehead
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Marblehead and Partly Sunny near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Swampscott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Marblehead and 2.6 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Marblehead and Partly Sunny near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Swampscott

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 Swampscott and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.5 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 11.6 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 2.9 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

North Station

17 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marblehead and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 5.21 mi (8.38 km).

Marblehead

#1 Marblehead

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population20,551
Coordinates42.5001000, -70.8578300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Rowland Court (-70.857858, 42.500079)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.75 L · about $0.78
Round trip
$1.56
0.4 gal · 1.5 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.78 $1.56
Mid-grade $4.40 $0.88 $1.76
Premium $4.80 $0.96 $1.92
Diesel $4.49 $0.90 $1.80

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 Marblehead and Lynn. The current time is 01:13:34.

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.