How far is North Adams, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from North Adams, MA to Lynn, MA is about 139.8 miles (225 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
139.81 mi
02h 50m
Flight
111.03 mi
178.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.03 mi
Kilometers
178.68 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.81 mi
Kilometers
225 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in North Adams
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Adams
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Adams
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
Templeton
MA

Census-designated place in California

From North Adams
70.3 mi
01h 25m
To Lynn
69.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 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 North Adams and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Adams and Lynn.

  1. 1

    Start on Eagle Street

    40 m · 14 sec · Eagle Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Union Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    14.7 mi · 30 min · Mohawk Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on Tea Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tea Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2841 ft · 49 sec · Mohawk Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on Tea Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Tea Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mohawk Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 2

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Route 2

  10. 10

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Mohawk Trail

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    975 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

    51 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    974 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector

    1197 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 South: Burlington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody

    1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1528 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Stoneham

    2200 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    607 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto North Street

    1464 ft · 29 sec · North Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    2013 ft · 45 sec · North Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Water Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Water Street

  30. 30

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

    1904 ft · 34 sec · Walnut Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Walnut Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Kirtland Street

    1277 ft · 39 sec · Kirtland Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Marion Street

    111 m · 8 sec · Marion Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Federal Street

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street

    1061 ft · 28 sec · Federal Street

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square

    80 m · 4 sec · Market Square

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  38. 38

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  39. 39

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  40. 40

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Adams 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
44 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 2 East
51 mi · 36%
Mohawk Trail
29 mi · 21%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 9%
I 495 North
11.3 mi · 8%
US 3 South
10.5 mi · 7%
Yankee Division Highway
5.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

MA 2 East

Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

51 mi · 01h 15m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
111 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Templeton
01h 25m from North Adams
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Adams 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 North Adams to Lynn?

The road trip is about 139.8 miles (225 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Templeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from North Adams and 69.5 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.18 one way or $38.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Adams and Partly Sunny near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Templeton

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 Templeton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
2 Washington Square
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Amherst, Massachusetts

42 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

44 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
10 Vernon Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Adams and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 111.03 mi (178.68 km).

North Adams

#1 North Adams

City in Massachusetts, United States

Population12,737
Coordinates42.7009200, -73.1087100
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagle Street (-73.108528, 42.700855)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.68 L · about $19.18
Round trip
$38.36
9.86 gal · 37.36 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.18 $38.36
Mid-grade $4.40 $21.68 $43.35
Premium $4.80 $23.66 $47.32
Diesel $4.49 $22.13 $44.25

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 North Adams and Lynn. The current time is 03:54:40.

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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.