How far is Rowley, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Rowley, MA to Lynn, MA is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.85 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.65 mi
28.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.65 mi
Kilometers
28.4 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.85 mi
Kilometers
39.99 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:47 PM EDT
Return by in Rowley
Thu, Apr 16, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rowley
2026-04-15T23:08
Arrive Lynn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rowley
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Danvers
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Rowley
11 mi
00h 19m
To Lynn
13.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Tonight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rowley and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Central Street

    78 m · 6 sec · Central Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Central Street Extension

    55 m · 4 sec · Central Street Extension

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Wethersfield Street

    1813 ft · 45 sec · Wethersfield Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bradford Street

    2075 ft · 1 min · Bradford Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Haverhill Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Haverhill Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Newburyport Turnpike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Boston Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Boston Road

    3090 ft · 53 sec · Boston Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Boston Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1 km · 1 min · Newbury Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Boston

    2183 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

    2970 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike

    59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway

    156 m · 9 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 129 East: Lynn

    1490 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on MA 129 East: Lynn

    70 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Salem Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salem Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Condon Circle

    32 m · 4 sec · Lynnfield Street

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Lynnfield Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Lynnfield Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Broadway

    2217 ft · 43 sec · Broadway

  25. 25

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    2643 ft · 57 sec · Essex Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rowley 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boston Street
4.11 mi · 17%
I 95 South
3.74 mi · 15%
Newburyport Turnpike
2.82 mi · 11%
Lynnfield Street
2.71 mi · 11%
Newbury Street
2.07 mi · 8%
Chestnut Street
1.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

3.33 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danvers
00h 19m from Rowley
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Rowley and Mostly Clear near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rowley to Lynn?

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Danvers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Rowley and 13.9 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.42 one way or $6.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Rowley and Mostly Clear near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Danvers

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

25 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rowley and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 17.65 mi (28.4 km).

Rowley

#1 Rowley

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,393
Coordinates42.7167600, -70.8786600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.878699, 42.716788)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.32 L · about $3.42
Round trip
$6.85
1.76 gal · 6.64 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.42 $6.85
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.87 $7.74
Premium $4.80 $4.22 $8.45
Diesel $4.49 $3.95 $7.90

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Rowley and Lynn. The current time is 23:08:49.

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.