How far is Northbridge, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Northbridge, MA to Lynn, MA is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
52.93 mi
01h 11m
Flight
41.88 mi
67.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.88 mi
Kilometers
67.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.93 mi
Kilometers
85.19 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Northbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northbridge
2026-04-23T00:38
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northbridge
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
Cochituate
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Northbridge
26.8 mi
00h 35m
To Lynn
26.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 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 Northbridge and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northbridge and Lynn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beanes Lane

    140 m · 26 sec · Beanes Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    50 m · 8 sec · Church Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cross Place

    133 m · 21 sec · Cross Place

  5. 5

    Turn right onto School Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · School Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Brookway Drive

    1882 ft · 1 min · Brookway Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Allyn Road

    145 m · 24 sec · Allyn Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Quaker Street

    1348 ft · 27 sec · Quaker Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · School Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Hopkinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1742 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    24.1 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  22. 22

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  30. 30

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Lynnway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway

  32. 32

    Turn left

    154 m · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Market Street

    1226 ft · 33 sec · Market Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1532 ft · 44 sec · Liberty Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northbridge 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
37 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
25.2 mi · 48%
I 495 North
5.33 mi · 10%
Turnpike Road
3.55 mi · 7%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 5%
West Main Street
2.17 mi · 4%
Pleasant Street
1.87 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 35m from Northbridge
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Northbridge 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 Northbridge to Lynn?

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Northbridge and 26.1 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cochituate

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 Cochituate and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.4 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 14.4 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 3.3 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

7 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

22 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

25 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northbridge and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 41.88 mi (67.4 km).

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#1 Northbridge

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population16,621
Coordinates42.1514800, -71.6495100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.649356, 42.151546)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.07 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.55
3.74 gal · 14.14 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.27 $14.55
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.22 $16.44
Premium $4.80 $8.97 $17.95
Diesel $4.49 $8.39 $16.79

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 Northbridge and Lynn. The current time is 00:38:01.

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.