How far is Marlborough, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Marlborough, MA to Lynn, MA is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
41.56 mi
00h 58m
Flight
31.86 mi
51.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.86 mi
Kilometers
51.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.56 mi
Kilometers
66.88 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM EDT
Return by in Marlborough
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marlborough
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marlborough
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
Newton
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Marlborough
20.8 mi
00h 29m
To Lynn
20.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

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

    56 m · 9 sec · Windsor Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    79 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Granger Boulevard

    2095 ft · 35 sec · Granger Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Bolton Street

    1186 ft · 24 sec · South Bolton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Marlboro Road

    2990 ft · 1 min · Marlboro Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Marlboro Road

    46 m · 5 sec · Marlboro Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Framingham Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Framingham Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Boston Road

    1717 ft · 57 sec · Boston Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Central Street

    2961 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Turnpike Road

    1 km · 1 min · Turnpike Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    24.1 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  18. 18

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Lynnway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway

  28. 28

    Turn left

    154 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Market Street

    1226 ft · 33 sec · Market Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1532 ft · 44 sec · Liberty Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marlborough and Lynn.

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
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
25.2 mi · 61%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 6%
Lynnway
1.69 mi · 4%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.55 mi · 4%
Framingham Road
1.48 mi · 4%
Maple Street
1.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

24.1 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 29m from Marlborough
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Marlborough and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Marlborough and 20.7 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Marlborough and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Newton

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 Newton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 8.6 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 8.6 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

12 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

15 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marlborough and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 31.86 mi (51.28 km).

Marlborough

#1 Marlborough

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population39,290
Coordinates42.3459300, -71.5522900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.552243, 42.345988)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.80 $7.05 $14.11
Diesel $4.49 $6.60 $13.19

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 Marlborough and Lynn. The current time is 22:05:15.

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.