How far is Monson, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Monson, MA to Lynn, MA is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
83.16 mi
01h 37m
Flight
74.35 mi
119.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.35 mi
Kilometers
119.65 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.16 mi
Kilometers
133.84 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Return by in Monson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monson
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monson
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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Monson
41.5 mi
00h 48m
To Lynn
41.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Avenue

    71 m · 15 sec · Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1933 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1260 ft · 43 sec · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bethany Road

    695 ft · 24 sec · Bethany Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Brimfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Brimfield Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Monson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monson Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Palmer Road

    1069 ft · 22 sec · Main Palmer Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Palmer Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Palmer Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1682 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Sturbridge Road

    4 mi · 5 min · Sturbridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Brimfield Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Brimfield Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Charlton Road

    3089 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    982 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  18. 18

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Lynnway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway

  28. 28

    Turn left

    154 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Market Street

    1226 ft · 33 sec · Market Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1532 ft · 40 sec · Liberty Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monson 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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
58 mi · 70%
Sturbridge Road
4.03 mi · 5%
Brimfield Road
3 mi · 4%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 3%
Palmer Road
2.3 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

56.9 mi · 01h 09m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 48m from Monson
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Monson 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 Monson to Lynn?

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Monson and 41.6 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westborough, 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 Westborough.

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monson and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 74.35 mi (119.65 km).

Monson

#1 Monson

Town in Massachusetts

Population8,750
Coordinates42.1042600, -72.3189700
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrison Avenue (-72.318887, 42.104644)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.80
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.40 $22.80
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.88 $25.77
Premium $4.80 $14.06 $28.12
Diesel $4.49 $13.15 $26.30

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 Monson and Lynn. The current time is 22:50:01.

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.