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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.79 mi
00h 44m
Flight
25.28 mi
40.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.28 mi
Kilometers
40.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.79 mi
Kilometers
55.99 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM EDT
Return by in Merrimac
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimac
2026-04-23T04:16
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Merrimac
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
Topsfield
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Merrimac
15.2 mi
00h 22m
To Lynn
19.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
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 Merrimac and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    536 ft · 29 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    3091 ft · 2 min · Locust Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road

    1645 ft · 33 sec · River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on River Road

    1 km · 1 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    702 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridge Street

    868 ft · 30 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    128 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    3259 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Maple Street

    52 m · 3 sec · Maple Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Ash Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ash Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Moody Street

    3070 ft · 1 min · Moody Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    892 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1411 ft · 28 sec · Central Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston

    1703 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

    2970 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike

    59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Broadway

    156 m · 9 sec · Broadway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 129 East: Lynn

    1490 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on MA 129 East: Lynn

    70 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto Salem Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salem Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Condon Circle

    32 m · 4 sec · Lynnfield Street

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto Lynnfield Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Lynnfield Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Broadway

    2217 ft · 43 sec · Broadway

  27. 27

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    2643 ft · 57 sec · Essex Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  31. 31

    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.

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
15.3 mi · 44%
Lynnfield Street
2.71 mi · 8%
Ash Street
2.27 mi · 7%
Newbury Street
1.44 mi · 4%
Chestnut Street
1.15 mi · 3%
Church Street
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsfield
00h 22m from Merrimac
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Topsfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

19 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

20 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

21 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimac and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 25.28 mi (40.69 km).

Merrimac

#1 Merrimac

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population6,972
Coordinates42.8306500, -71.0022800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-71.002029, 42.830243)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.57
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrimac and Lynn. The current time is 04:16:44.

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.