How far is Mendon, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Mendon, MA to Lynn, MA is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.29 mi
01h 11m
Flight
39.65 mi
63.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.65 mi
Kilometers
63.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.29 mi
Kilometers
85.77 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 8:35 PM EDT
Return by in Mendon
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mendon
2026-04-22T19:24
Arrive Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 8:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mendon
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 Mendon
27.2 mi
00h 35m
To Lynn
26.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Mendon and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Maple Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    698 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Milford Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Milford Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1063 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  13. 13

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

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

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

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    24.1 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  17. 17

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Lynnway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway

  27. 27

    Turn left

    154 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Market Street

    1226 ft · 33 sec · Market Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1532 ft · 40 sec · Liberty Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mendon 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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
25.2 mi · 47%
I 495 North
8.84 mi · 17%
Turnpike Road
3.55 mi · 7%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.75 mi · 3%
Lynnway
1.69 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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 35m from Mendon
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Mendon 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 Mendon to Lynn?

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 27.2 miles from Mendon and 26.1 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cochituate

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 Cochituate and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.7 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 14.6 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 12.5 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 3 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 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 Mendon and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 39.65 mi (63.81 km).

Mendon

#1 Mendon

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,233
Coordinates42.1056500, -71.5522900
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-71.552247, 42.10548)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.12 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.76 gal · 14.24 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.27 $16.53
Premium $4.80 $9.02 $18.04
Diesel $4.49 $8.44 $16.87

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mendon and Lynn. The current time is 19:24:33.

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.