How far is Milton, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Milton, MA to Lynn, MA is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.08 mi
00h 37m
Flight
16.15 mi
25.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.15 mi
Kilometers
25.99 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.08 mi
Kilometers
32.31 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
Boston
MA

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

From Milton
10.3 mi
00h 18m
To Lynn
9.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 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 Milton and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lodge Street

    82 m · 15 sec · Lodge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    3151 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Edge Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Edge Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Boulevard Street

    134 m · 16 sec · Boulevard Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Granite Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Granite Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 North, I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    1691 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Southeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 18 sec · Fourth Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 3 sec · Fourth Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway

    48 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

    16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

    72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  19. 19

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

    33 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  23. 23

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  24. 24

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  25. 25

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 30 sec · Liberty Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
4.32 mi · 22%
Broadway
3.24 mi · 16%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 16%
US 1 North
2.62 mi · 13%
Salem Turnpike
1.68 mi · 8%
Granite Avenue
1.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

4.32 mi · 00h 06m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston
00h 18m from Milton
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Milton 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 Milton to Lynn?

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Milton and 9.8 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boston

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 Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 0.9 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 1 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 0.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

South Station

1 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

1 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

2 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 16.15 mi (25.99 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Massachusetts

Population27,537
Coordinates42.2495400, -71.0661600
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Lodge Street (-71.066347, 42.249429)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.68 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.52
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.76 $5.52
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.12 $6.24
Premium $4.80 $3.41 $6.81
Diesel $4.49 $3.19 $6.37

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 Milton and Lynn. The current time is 22:31:42.

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.