How far is North Andover, MA from City of Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from North Andover, MA to City of Lynn, MA is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.22 mi
00h 40m
Flight
17.85 mi
28.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.85 mi
Kilometers
28.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.22 mi
Kilometers
35.76 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Lynn
Wed, Apr 15, 12:06 AM EDT
Return by in North Andover
Wed, Apr 15, 12:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Andover
2026-04-14T23:26
Arrive City of Lynn
Wed, Apr 15, 12:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Andover
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
Reading
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From North Andover
11.1 mi
00h 20m
To City of Lynn
11.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Andover and City of Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Andover and City of Lynn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Middlesex Street

    43 m · 14 sec · Middlesex Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Waverley Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Waverley Road

  4. 4

    Continue on High Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · High Street

  5. 5

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

    45 m · 6 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    2338 ft · 47 sec · Franklin Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Haverhill Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Haverhill Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Reading-Wakefield Rotary

    1901 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto I 95 North: Peabody

    1161 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Walnut Street, Saugus, Lynnfield

    977 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Walnut Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Linwood Road

    1351 ft · 37 sec · Linwood Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Forest Street

    542 ft · 15 sec · Forest Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Franklin Street

    875 ft · 31 sec · North Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Boston Street

    1150 ft · 26 sec · Boston Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Avenue

    75 m · 18 sec · Main Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Avenue

    689 ft · 55 sec · Main Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn uturn onto Chapel Avenue

    37 m · 18 sec · Chapel Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    529 ft · 46 sec · Main Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto Tupelo Avenue

    13 m · 3 sec · Tupelo Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Forest Rock Avenue

    40 m · 10 sec · Forest Rock Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Rock Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Andover and City of 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
25 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
7.37 mi · 33%
Walnut Street
5.09 mi · 23%
Yankee Division Highway
2.54 mi · 11%
Haverhill Street
2.07 mi · 9%
Waverley Road
1.56 mi · 7%
High Street
1.44 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

7.37 mi · 00h 11m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reading
00h 20m from North Andover
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Andover and Mostly Sunny near City of Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Andover to City of Lynn?

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from North Andover and 11.1 miles from City of Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Andover and Mostly Sunny near City of Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Reading

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 Reading and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.3 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 13.4 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 10.3 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 13.2 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 Reading.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

4 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

18 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Andover and City of Lynn. Straight-line distance: 17.85 mi (28.73 km).

North Andover

#1 North Andover

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population31,460
Coordinates42.6987000, -71.1350600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
City of Lynn

#2 City of Lynn

In Massachusetts, Lynn is the 9th largest municipality and the largest town in Essex County.

Population0
Coordinates42.4744900, -70.9607100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: North Andover (-71.13506, 42.6987)
End: City of Lynn (-70.96071, 42.47449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $3.03
Round trip
$6.07
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.03 $6.07
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.43 $6.86
Premium $4.80 $3.74 $7.49
Diesel $4.49 $3.50 $7.00

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Andover and City of Lynn. The current time is 23:26:03.

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.