How far is Peabody, MA from Lynn, MA?
The driving distance from Peabody, MA to Lynn, MA is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peabody and Lynn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peabody and Lynn.
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Start on the route
65 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
58 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Central Street
671 ft · 29 sec · Central Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1300 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1256 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Aborn Street
157 m · 18 sec · Aborn Street
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Continue on Sutton Street
1960 ft · 1 min · Sutton Street
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Continue on Marlborough Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Marlborough Road
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Western Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Essex Street
2643 ft · 57 sec · Essex Street
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Continue on Essex Street
989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peabody and Lynn.
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.
Western Avenue
Continue on Western Avenue
1.19 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Peabody 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 Peabody to Lynn?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Peabody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Peabody and 2.4 miles from Lynn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.70 one way or $1.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Peabody and Partly Sunny near Lynn.
Stop Ideas Near South Peabody
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Peabody.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peabody and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 4.36 mi (7.01 km).
#1 Peabody
A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 53,063 |
| Coordinates | 42.5278700, -70.9286600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynn
The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.4667600, -70.9494900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $0.70 | $1.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.86 | $1.73 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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