How far is Royalston, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Royalston, MA to Lynn, MA is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.41 mi
01h 45m
Flight
64.67 mi
104.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.67 mi
Kilometers
104.08 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.41 mi
Kilometers
135.85 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in Royalston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Royalston
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Royalston
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
Littleton
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Royalston
41.6 mi
00h 52m
To Lynn
42.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Royalston and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on On the Common

    647 ft · 22 sec · On the Common

  2. 2

    Continue on On the Common

    99 m · 11 sec · On the Common

  3. 3

    Continue on South Royalston Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Royalston Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Brown Road

    1440 ft · 29 sec · Brown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Winchendon Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchendon Road

  6. 6

    Continue on River Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · River Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Front Street

    1048 ft · 21 sec · Front Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Spring Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Gardner Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Green Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Green Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    974 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector

    1197 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 South: Burlington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody

    1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1528 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Stoneham

    2200 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    607 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto North Street

    1464 ft · 29 sec · North Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    2013 ft · 45 sec · North Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Water Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Water Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Walnut Street

    1904 ft · 34 sec · Walnut Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Walnut Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Kirtland Street

    1277 ft · 39 sec · Kirtland Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Marion Street

    111 m · 8 sec · Marion Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Federal Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street

    1061 ft · 28 sec · Federal Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square

    80 m · 4 sec · Market Square

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  36. 36

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  37. 37

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  38. 38

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Royalston 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
42 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Green Street
17.9 mi · 21%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 15%
I 495 North
11.3 mi · 13%
US 3 South
10.5 mi · 12%
Yankee Division Highway
5.57 mi · 7%
River Street
3.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

12.3 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleton
00h 52m from Royalston
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Royalston 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 Royalston to Lynn?

The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Littleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Royalston and 42.8 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.59 one way or $23.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Littleton

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 Littleton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Littleton.

BUS

Nashua, NH

28 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

31 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Royalston and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 64.67 mi (104.08 km).

Royalston

#1 Royalston

Town in Massachusetts

Population1,278
Coordinates42.6775900, -72.1878600
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: On the Common (-72.18778, 42.677599)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.28 L · about $11.59
Round trip
$23.18
5.96 gal · 22.56 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.59 $23.18
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.10 $26.21
Premium $4.80 $14.30 $28.60
Diesel $4.49 $13.37 $26.75

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 Royalston and Lynn. The current time is 21:14:04.

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.