How far is Plymouth, MA from Lynn, MA?
The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to Lynn, MA is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Lynn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Lynn.
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Start on Court Street
1029 ft · 42 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Samoset Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Samoset Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston
1618 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
27.5 mi · 35 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Fourth Street
607 ft · 18 sec · Fourth Street
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Continue on Fourth Street
32 m · 3 sec · Fourth Street
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Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street
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Continue on Broadway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway
48 m · 5 sec · Broadway
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Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle
16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
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Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle
72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
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Turn slight right onto Broadway
1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Continue on Salem Turnpike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Western Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square
33 m · 2 sec · Market Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Market Square
838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square
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Continue on South Common Street
2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street
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Continue on City Hall Square
584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square
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Continue on Central Avenue
582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
1033 ft · 30 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto 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 Plymouth and Lynn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pilgrims Highway
Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
27.5 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Lynn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Lynn?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Weymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Plymouth and 24.7 miles from Lynn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Lynn.
Stop Ideas Near Weymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weymouth.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 37.98 mi (61.12 km).
#1 Plymouth
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 62,654 |
| Coordinates | 41.9584400, -70.6672600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
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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