How far is Melrose, MA from Lynn, MA?
The driving distance from Melrose, MA to Lynn, MA is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melrose and Lynn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melrose and Lynn.
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Start on Myrtle Street
56 m · 10 sec · Myrtle Street
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Turn right onto West Emerson Street
1185 ft · 37 sec · West Emerson Street
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Turn right onto Lebanon Street
646 ft · 20 sec · Lebanon Street
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Turn left onto Upham Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Upham Street
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Continue on Essex Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Essex Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right
31 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Ballard Street
1 km · 58 sec · Ballard Street
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Turn left onto Salem Turnpike
673 ft · 19 sec · Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Western Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square
33 m · 2 sec · Market Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Market Square
838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square
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Continue on South Common Street
2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street
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Continue on City Hall Square
584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square
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Continue on Central Avenue
582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Melrose and Lynn.
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.
Essex Street
Continue on Essex Street
1.95 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Melrose 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 Melrose to Lynn?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 3.9 miles from Melrose and 4.2 miles from Lynn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Melrose and Partly Sunny near Lynn.
Stop Ideas Near Saugus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saugus.
North Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melrose and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 5.98 mi (9.62 km).
#1 Melrose
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States; suburb of Boston, Massachusetts
| Population | 27,790 |
| Coordinates | 42.4584300, -71.0661600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynn
The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.4667600, -70.9494900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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