How far is Onset, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Onset, MA to Lynn, MA is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.67 mi
01h 33m
Flight
52.28 mi
84.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.28 mi
Kilometers
84.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.67 mi
Kilometers
108.91 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Onset
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Onset
2026-04-19T04:18
Arrive Lynn
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Onset
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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From Onset
34.1 mi
00h 46m
To Lynn
33.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Onset Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Wareham as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Onset Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Onset Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Depot Street

    2011 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cranberry Highway

    1084 ft · 26 sec · Cranberry Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Cranberry Highway

    933 ft · 23 sec · Cranberry Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Maple Springs Road

    2019 ft · 34 sec · Maple Springs Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 25 West

    1607 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  14. 14

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  20. 20

    Continue on Broadway

    48 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

    16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

    72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

    33 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  28. 28

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  29. 29

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  30. 30

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Onset 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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 25 West
21.8 mi · 32%
Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 26%
I 93 North
12 mi · 18%
Broadway
3.24 mi · 5%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 5%
US 1 North
2.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

MA 25 West

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 46m from Onset
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Onset and Chance Rain Showers near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Onset and 33.6 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.30 one way or $18.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Onset and Chance Rain Showers near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brockton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Onset and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 52.28 mi (84.13 km).

Onset

#1 Onset

Census designated place

Population1,573
Coordinates41.7417700, -70.6578100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Onset Avenue (-70.657834, 41.741655)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.04 L · about $9.30
Round trip
$18.59
4.78 gal · 18.08 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.30 $18.59
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.51 $21.02
Premium $4.80 $11.47 $22.94
Diesel $4.49 $10.73 $21.45

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 Onset and Lynn. The current time is 04:18:58.

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.