How far is Palmer, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Palmer, MA to Lynn, MA is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.64 mi
01h 33m
Flight
73.61 mi
118.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.61 mi
Kilometers
118.47 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.64 mi
Kilometers
136.21 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in Palmer
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmer
2026-04-23T03:20
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 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 Palmer
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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Palmer
42.3 mi
00h 46m
To Lynn
42.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°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 Palmer and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    58 m · 9 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Thorndike Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    72.5 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  8. 8

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lynnway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway

  18. 18

    Turn left

    154 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Market Street

    1226 ft · 33 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1532 ft · 44 sec · Liberty Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
73.6 mi · 87%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 3%
Lynnway
1.69 mi · 2%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.55 mi · 2%
Thorndike Street
1.36 mi · 2%
Lee Burbank Highway
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

72.5 mi · 01h 27m

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
+11 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 46m from Palmer
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palmer 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 Palmer to Lynn?

The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.2 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Palmer and 42.4 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.63 one way or $23.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 73.61 mi (118.47 km).

Palmer

#1 Palmer

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Population12,174
Coordinates42.1584300, -72.3286900
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-72.328865, 42.158315)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.31 L · about $11.63
Round trip
$23.26
5.98 gal · 22.62 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.63 $23.26
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.15 $26.29
Premium $4.80 $14.35 $28.70
Diesel $4.49 $13.42 $26.84

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 Palmer and Lynn. The current time is 03:20:33.

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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.