How far is Norton, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Norton, MA to Lynn, MA is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.26 mi
01h 03m
Flight
36.62 mi
58.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.62 mi
Kilometers
58.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.26 mi
Kilometers
77.67 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Return by in Norton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norton
2026-04-23T04:15
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norton
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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Norton
24 mi
00h 31m
To Lynn
24.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Norton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Thursday
Using Mansfield as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 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 Norton and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Taunton Avenue

    53 m · 11 sec · Taunton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    48 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mansfield Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mansfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    3234 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 495 North, MA 140 North: Marlboro

    2601 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 North: Mansfield

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Yankee Division Highway

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  19. 19

    Continue on Broadway

    48 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

    16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

    72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  23. 23

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  24. 24

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

    33 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  27. 27

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  28. 28

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  29. 29

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norton 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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
14.7 mi · 30%
I 95 North
12.9 mi · 27%
Broadway
3.24 mi · 7%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 7%
MA 140 North
2.77 mi · 6%
US 1 North
2.62 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Continue on Yankee Division Highway

14.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
36.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 31m from Norton
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Norton 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 Norton to Lynn?

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Norton and 24.2 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 Norton and Partly Sunny near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.5 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 10.4 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norton and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 36.62 mi (58.94 km).

Norton

#1 Norton

City in Massachusetts

Population19,983
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.1869900
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.187078, 41.966858)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $6.61
Round trip
$13.23
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Norton and Lynn. The current time is 04:15:45.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.