How far is Merrimac, MA from Lynn, MA?
The driving distance from Merrimac, MA to Lynn, MA is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimac and Lynn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimac and Lynn.
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Start on Pleasant Street
536 ft · 29 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
3091 ft · 2 min · Locust Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road
1645 ft · 33 sec · River Road
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Continue on River Road
1 km · 1 min · River Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
702 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
868 ft · 30 sec · Bridge Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Church Street
1 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
128 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
3259 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Maple Street
52 m · 3 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Ash Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ash Street
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Continue on Moody Street
3070 ft · 1 min · Moody Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
892 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
1411 ft · 28 sec · Central Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston
1703 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston
2970 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike
59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Newbury Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street
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Continue on Broadway
156 m · 9 sec · Broadway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 129 East: Lynn
1490 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on MA 129 East: Lynn
70 m · 15 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Salem Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salem Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Condon Circle
32 m · 4 sec · Lynnfield Street
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Exit the rotary onto Lynnfield Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Lynnfield Street
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Continue on Broadway
2217 ft · 43 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Essex Street
2643 ft · 57 sec · Essex Street
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Continue on 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 Merrimac 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
15 mi · 00h 17m
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 Merrimac 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 Merrimac to Lynn?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Topsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Merrimac and 19.6 miles from Lynn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Merrimac and Partly Sunny near Lynn.
Stop Ideas Near Topsfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Topsfield.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimac and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 25.28 mi (40.69 km).
#1 Merrimac
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 6,972 |
| Coordinates | 42.8306500, -71.0022800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
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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