How far is Northborough, MA from Lynn, MA?
The driving distance from Northborough, MA to Lynn, MA is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northborough and Lynn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northborough and Lynn.
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Start on the route
14 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
106 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Continue on Milk Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Milk Street
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Take the ramp right
128 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
1880 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
24.1 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel
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Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway
1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway
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Continue on McClellan Highway
1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway
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Continue on Lee Burbank Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway
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Take the exit slight right
112 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle
2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle
114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road
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Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road
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Continue on Lynnway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway
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Turn left
154 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Market Street
1226 ft · 33 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
1532 ft · 44 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northborough and Lynn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
24.1 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Northborough 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 Northborough to Lynn?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Northborough and 25 miles from Lynn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Northborough and Partly Sunny near Lynn.
Stop Ideas Near Weston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.
Framingham station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northborough and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 36.73 mi (59.11 km).
#1 Northborough
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 15,038 |
| Coordinates | 42.3195400, -71.6411800 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynn
The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.4667600, -70.9494900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.47 | $14.95 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.16 | $16.32 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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