How far is Salem, MA from City of Lynn, MA?
The driving distance from Salem, MA to City of Lynn, MA is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and City of Lynn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and City of Lynn.
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Start on Gedney Street
46 m · 9 sec · Gedney Street
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Turn right onto Margin Street
1302 ft · 27 sec · Margin Street
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
641 ft · 15 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
1859 ft · 45 sec · Jackson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Western Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Street
760 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Boston Street
649 ft · 14 sec · Boston Street
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
75 m · 18 sec · Main Avenue
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Continue on Main Avenue
689 ft · 55 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn uturn onto Chapel Avenue
37 m · 18 sec · Chapel Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
529 ft · 46 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Tupelo Avenue
13 m · 3 sec · Tupelo Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Forest Rock Avenue
40 m · 10 sec · Forest Rock Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Rock Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and City of Lynn.
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.
Highland Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue
2.35 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Lynn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to City of Lynn?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
South Peabody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Salem and 2.8 miles from City of Lynn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Lynn.
Stop Ideas Near South Peabody
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Peabody.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and City of Lynn. Straight-line distance: 4.5 mi (7.25 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Massachusetts.
| Population | 43,581 |
| Coordinates | 42.5195400, -70.8967200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Lynn
In Massachusetts, Lynn is the 9th largest municipality and the largest town in Essex County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4744900, -70.9607100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: City of Lynn (-70.96071, 42.47449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.88 | $1.76 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.96 | $1.92 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
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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