How far is Norfolk, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, MA to Lynn, MA is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
41.79 mi
01h 01m
Flight
30.73 mi
49.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.73 mi
Kilometers
49.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.79 mi
Kilometers
67.26 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Fri, Apr 17, 4:06 AM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Fri, Apr 17, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-17T03:05
Arrive Lynn
Fri, Apr 17, 4:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Norfolk
21.3 mi
00h 30m
To Lynn
20.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1901 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Norfolk Street

    1 km · 1 min · Norfolk Street

  7. 7

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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Common Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Common Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Post Road

    609 ft · 12 sec · Old Post Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto General Edwards Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · General Edwards Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Boston

    1743 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Yankee Division Highway

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Yankee Division Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  16. 16

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  22. 22

    Continue on Broadway

    48 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

    16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

    72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  26. 26

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  27. 27

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

    33 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  30. 30

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  31. 31

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  32. 32

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk 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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
14.7 mi · 35%
I 95 North
6.35 mi · 15%
Broadway
3.24 mi · 8%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 8%
US 1 North
2.62 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.22 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Continue on Yankee Division Highway

14.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 30m from Norfolk
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norfolk and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Lynn?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Norfolk and 20.5 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norfolk and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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 Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 8.9 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 8.8 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 9 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 Quincy.

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 30.73 mi (49.45 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,938
Coordinates42.1195400, -71.3250600
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Street (-71.325099, 42.119544)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.80 $7.05 $14.11
Diesel $4.49 $6.60 $13.19

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Lynn. The current time is 03:05:12.

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.