How far is Saugus, MA from Lynn, MA?

Fastest route

Travel from Saugus, Massachusetts to Lynn, Massachusetts takes approximately 18 minutes and covers a distance of 3.9 miles (6.3 kilometers) via Hamilton St and Boston St.

Directions

  1. Head south toward Main St (Duration: 10 seconds, Distance: 105 feet) 

  2. Take Hamilton St and Boston St to Lawton Ave in Lynn (Duration: 11 minutes, Distance: 3.4 miles or 5.5 kilometers)

    • Turn left onto Main St (Distance: 171 feet)
    • At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Hamilton St (Distance: 1.2 miles)
    • Turn left onto Boston St (Distance: 1.5 miles)
    • Turn right onto Park St (Distance: 0.1 mile)
    • Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Western Ave (Distance: 0.5 mile)
  3. Follow Lawton Ave to Rogers Ave (Duration: 2 minutes, Distance: 0.5 mile or 0.8 kilometers)

    • Turn right onto Lawton Ave (Distance: 0.3 mile)
    • Turn right onto Rogers Ave (Distance: 262 feet)
    • Turn left to stay on Rogers Ave (Distance: 0.1 mile)

Tips & Suggestions

  •  Plan your trip during off-peak hours to avoid heavy traffic.
  •  Follow the directions carefully to ensure you stay on the best route.
  •  Check for any real-time updates or traffic alerts before starting your journey.
  •  Keep an eye on road signs and landmarks to stay on track.
  •  Use a GPS or map application for easy navigation.
  •  Carry some snacks and water for a comfortable trip.
  •  In case of any unexpected delays, stay patient and drive safely.
Trip Tools

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This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.78 mi
00h 12m
Flight
3.09 mi
4.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.09 mi
Kilometers
4.97 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.78 mi
Kilometers
6.08 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Tue, May 12, 7:42 PM EDT
Return by in Saugus
Tue, May 12, 7:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saugus
2026-05-12T19:29
Arrive Lynn
Tue, May 12, 7:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saugus
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
Swampscott
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Saugus
2.2 mi
00h 06m
To Lynn
1.6 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    88 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Central Street

    1084 ft · 38 sec · Central Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Winter Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Winter Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Chestnut Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Ballard Street

    1 km · 59 sec · Ballard Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Salem Turnpike

    673 ft · 19 sec · Salem Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

    33 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  11. 11

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  12. 12

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  13. 13

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saugus 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
447.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Avenue
1.05 mi · 28%
Winter Street
1 mi · 26%
Ballard Street
0.64 mi · 17%
South Common Street
0.51 mi · 13%
Central Street
0.21 mi · 5%
Liberty Street
0.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Western Avenue

Continue on Western Avenue

1.05 mi · 00h 02m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
3.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swampscott
00h 06m from Saugus
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Saugus and Sunny near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Swampscott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Saugus and 1.6 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 3.1 miles (5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 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 $0.51 one way or $1.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Saugus and Sunny near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Swampscott

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 Swampscott and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 7.6 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 7.7 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 7.6 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 Swampscott.

RAIL

North Station

17 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saugus and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 3.09 mi (4.97 km).

Saugus

#1 Saugus

Town in Massachusetts

Population28,542
Coordinates42.4648200, -71.0100500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.010065, 42.464875)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.13 gal
0.5 L · about $0.51
Round trip
$1.01
0.26 gal · 1 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.3 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.51 $1.01
Mid-grade $4.40 $0.57 $1.14
Premium $4.80 $0.62 $1.25
Diesel $4.49 $0.58 $1.17

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Saugus and Lynn. The current time is 19:29:54.

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.