How far is Randolph, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Randolph, MA to Lynn, MA is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
27.05 mi
00h 45m
Flight
21.53 mi
34.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.53 mi
Kilometers
34.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.05 mi
Kilometers
43.54 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM EDT
Return by in Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Randolph
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Randolph
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
South Boston
MA

This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.

From Randolph
13.5 mi
00h 22m
To Lynn
13.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 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 Randolph and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pond Street

    2968 ft · 1 min · Pond Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Granite Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Granite Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston, Cape Cod

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  8. 8

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

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway

    48 m · 5 sec · Broadway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

    16 m · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

    72 m · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway

  18. 18

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

    33 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  22. 22

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  23. 23

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  24. 24

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Randolph and Lynn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
8.71 mi · 32%
Broadway
3.24 mi · 12%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 12%
US 1 North
2.62 mi · 10%
North Street
2.24 mi · 8%
Granite Street
1.75 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

8.71 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Boston
00h 22m from Randolph
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Randolph 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 Randolph to Lynn?

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Randolph and 13.6 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Boston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 1.8 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 1.7 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 1.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Boston.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Randolph and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 21.53 mi (34.65 km).

Randolph

#1 Randolph

City in Massachusetts

Population34,260
Coordinates42.1626000, -71.0411600
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Street (-71.041237, 42.162531)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.61 L · about $3.70
Round trip
$7.39
1.9 gal · 7.22 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.70 $7.39
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.18 $8.35
Premium $4.80 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $4.49 $4.26 $8.53

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 Randolph and Lynn. The current time is 22:46:25.

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.