How far is Plympton, MA from Lynn, MA?
The driving distance from Plympton, MA to Lynn, MA is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plympton and Lynn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plympton and Lynn.
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Start on Parsonage Road
25 m · 4 sec · Parsonage Road
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Continue on Mayflower Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Mayflower Road
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Continue on Colchester Street
2945 ft · 59 sec · Colchester Street
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Continue on Brook Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Brook Street
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Continue on Elm Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Brook Street
1 km · 1 min · Brook Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2094 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 3 North: Duxbury, Boston
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
24.5 mi · 31 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 · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Fourth Street
607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street
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Continue on Fourth Street
32 m · 5 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 · 32 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 Plympton 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
24.5 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Plympton 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 Plympton to Lynn?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 26.4 miles from Plympton and 25.8 miles from Lynn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Plympton and Chance Rain Showers near Lynn.
Stop Ideas Near Weymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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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 Plympton and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 36.17 mi (58.21 km).
#1 Plympton
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 2,998 |
| Coordinates | 41.9528800, -70.8144800 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
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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