How far is Orleans, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Orleans, MA to Lynn, MA is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
99.53 mi
01h 53m
Flight
67.87 mi
109.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.87 mi
Kilometers
109.22 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.53 mi
Kilometers
160.18 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM EDT
Return by in Orleans
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orleans
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orleans
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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Orleans
50 mi
00h 56m
To Lynn
49.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Route 6A

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 6A

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1983 ft · 50 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    33.8 mi · 47 min · Mid Cape Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  9. 9

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway

    48 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

    16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

    72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  19. 19

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

    33 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  23. 23

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  24. 24

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  25. 25

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orleans 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 42%
Mid Cape Highway
33.8 mi · 34%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 8%
Broadway
3.24 mi · 3%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 3%
US 1 North
2.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 56m from Orleans
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Orleans and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Orleans and 49.5 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Orleans and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, 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 Plymouth.

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orleans and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 67.87 mi (109.22 km).

Orleans

#1 Orleans

Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,802
Coordinates41.7898300, -69.9897400
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Route 6A (-69.989723, 41.789819)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.29 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.31
7.02 gal · 26.58 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.65 $27.31
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.43 $30.87
Premium $4.80 $16.84 $33.69
Diesel $4.49 $15.75 $31.51

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 Orleans and Lynn. The current time is 20:21:46.

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.