How far is Norwood, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Norwood, MA to Lynn, MA is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
32.62 mi
00h 50m
Flight
22.74 mi
36.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.74 mi
Kilometers
36.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.62 mi
Kilometers
52.5 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 PM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-18T21:06
Arrive Lynn
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwood
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
Brookline
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Norwood
13.3 mi
00h 25m
To Lynn
19.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norwood and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    22 m · 9 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nahatan Street

    68 m · 9 sec · Nahatan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Upland Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Upland Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    67 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Providence Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Providence Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Independence Drive

    2415 ft · 1 min · Independence Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Grove Street

    901 ft · 20 sec · Grove Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle

    77 m · 4 sec · Grove Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Grove Street

    1931 ft · 43 sec · Grove Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Newton Street

    1731 ft · 37 sec · Newton Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Clyde Street

    1770 ft · 41 sec · Clyde Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Lee Street

    3260 ft · 1 min · Lee Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lee Street

    1941 ft · 44 sec · Lee Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Boylston Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Boylston Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Street

    808 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Brookline Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Brookline Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Boylston Street

    3150 ft · 2 min · Boylston Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Bowker Overpass

    1346 ft · 41 sec · Bowker Overpass

  23. 23

    Continue on Charlesgate

    1396 ft · 30 sec · Charlesgate

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Storrow Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Storrow Drive

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Tobin Bridge

    1.4 km · 2 min

  26. 26

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

    2076 ft · 51 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  33. 33

    Continue on Broadway

    48 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

    16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

    72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  37. 37

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  38. 38

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

    33 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  41. 41

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  42. 42

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  43. 43

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwood 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
47 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
3.58 mi · 11%
Broadway
3.24 mi · 10%
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.78 mi · 9%
US 1 North
2.64 mi · 8%
Boylston Street
1.84 mi · 6%
Salem Turnpike
1.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

Continue on Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

2.78 mi · 00h 04m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookline
00h 25m from Norwood
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Norwood and Mostly Cloudy near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norwood to Lynn?

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Norwood and 19.3 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Norwood and Mostly Cloudy near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Brookline

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 Brookline and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 2.2 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 2.1 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 1.6 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 2.2 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 Brookline.

RAIL

Back Bay station

4 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

6 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

6 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Route 128 station

14 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 22.74 mi (36.59 km).

Norwood

#1 Norwood

Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population29,737
Coordinates42.1945400, -71.1995000
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-71.199625, 42.194622)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.47
Round trip
$8.95
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.47 $8.95
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.06 $10.11
Premium $4.80 $5.52 $11.04
Diesel $4.49 $5.16 $10.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwood and Lynn. The current time is 21:06:27.

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.