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

The driving distance from North Reading, MA to Lynn, MA is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
13.82 mi
00h 25m
Flight
9.97 mi
16.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.97 mi
Kilometers
16.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.82 mi
Kilometers
22.24 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in North Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Reading
2026-04-23T05:58
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Reading
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
Lynnfield
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States

From North Reading
6.5 mi
00h 12m
To Lynn
7.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Reading and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Haverhill Street

    130 m · 21 sec · Haverhill Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Park Street

    1804 ft · 39 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Park Street

  4. 4

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

    801 ft · 20 sec · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lowell Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Walnut Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Kirtland Street

    1277 ft · 39 sec · Kirtland Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Marion Street

    111 m · 8 sec · Marion Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Federal Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street

    1061 ft · 28 sec · Federal Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square

    80 m · 4 sec · Market Square

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  16. 16

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  17. 17

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Reading 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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
159.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walnut Street
5.96 mi · 43%
Park Street
1.39 mi · 10%
Lowell Street
1.34 mi · 10%
Main Street
1.16 mi · 8%
Summer Street
1.06 mi · 8%
South Common Street
0.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Walnut Street

Continue on Walnut Street

3.03 mi · 00h 05m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynnfield
00h 12m from North Reading
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Reading 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 Reading to Lynn?

The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Lynnfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from North Reading and 7.3 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.91 one way or $3.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lynnfield

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 Lynnfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.6 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 10.7 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 6.8 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 10.5 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 Lynnfield.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

8 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Reading and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 9.97 mi (16.04 km).

North Reading

#1 North Reading

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population15,904
Coordinates42.5750900, -71.0786700
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverhill Street (-71.078543, 42.575042)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.85 L · about $1.91
Round trip
$3.81
0.98 gal · 3.7 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.91 $3.81
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.15 $4.31
Premium $4.80 $2.35 $4.70
Diesel $4.49 $2.20 $4.40

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 Reading and Lynn. The current time is 05:58:06.

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.