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

The driving distance from North Amherst, MA to Lynn, MA is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
100.2 mi
02h 08m
Flight
80.73 mi
129.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.73 mi
Kilometers
129.92 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.2 mi
Kilometers
161.25 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in North Amherst
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Amherst
2026-04-19T04:51
Arrive Lynn
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Amherst
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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From North Amherst
53.3 mi
01h 04m
To Lynn
46.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sunderland Road

    47 m · 12 sec · Sunderland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Pleasant Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Pleasant Street

    27 m · 2 sec · North Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Pleasant Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Pleasant Street

    1855 ft · 1 min · North Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triangle Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Triangle Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Triangle Street

    2699 ft · 1 min · Triangle Street

  9. 9

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

    1195 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Whitney Street

    1003 ft · 34 sec · South Whitney Street

  11. 11

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

    2078 ft · 54 sec · College Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Belchertown Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Belchertown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on USMC League Highway

    119 m · 6 sec · USMC League Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Federal Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Federal Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Federal Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Federal Street

  16. 16

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Federal Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Belchertown Street

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1629 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Palmer Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Sykes Street

    735 ft · 15 sec · Sykes Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    72.5 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  31. 31

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  32. 32

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  38. 38

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  40. 40

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Lynnway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway

  42. 42

    Turn left

    154 m · 12 sec

  43. 43

    Continue on Market Street

    1226 ft · 33 sec · Market Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1532 ft · 44 sec · Liberty Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Amherst 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
47 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
73.6 mi · 73%
Federal Street
5.57 mi · 6%
North Liberty Street
4.11 mi · 4%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 3%
North Main Street
2.56 mi · 3%
North Washington Street
2.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

72.5 mi · 01h 27m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
01h 04m from North Amherst
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving North Amherst and Chance Rain Showers near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Amherst to Lynn?

The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from North Amherst and 46.9 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Amherst and Chance Rain Showers near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Amherst and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 80.73 mi (129.92 km).

North Amherst

#1 North Amherst

Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Population6,819
Coordinates42.4103700, -72.5309200
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.530879, 42.41034)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.38 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.46
7.06 gal · 26.76 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.73 $27.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.52 $31.04
Premium $4.80 $16.94 $33.88
Diesel $4.49 $15.84 $31.69

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Amherst and Lynn. The current time is 04:51:38.

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.