How far is Shrewsbury, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Shrewsbury, MA to Lynn, MA is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
51.07 mi
01h 05m
Flight
40.71 mi
65.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.71 mi
Kilometers
65.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.07 mi
Kilometers
82.19 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Shrewsbury
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shrewsbury
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shrewsbury
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
Weston
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Shrewsbury
24.4 mi
00h 32m
To Lynn
26.7 mi
00h 32m

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 9 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 Shrewsbury and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grafton Street

    87 m · 12 sec · Grafton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2858 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Boston Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Turnpike Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    24.1 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lynnway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway

  23. 23

    Turn left

    154 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Market Street

    1226 ft · 33 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1532 ft · 44 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 Shrewsbury and Lynn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
25.2 mi · 49%
Turnpike Road
8.59 mi · 17%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 5%
Lynnway
1.69 mi · 3%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.55 mi · 3%
South Street
1.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

24.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
40.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 32m from Shrewsbury
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury to Lynn?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Shrewsbury and 26.7 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $14.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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 Weston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.1 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 12.1 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 9.8 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

14 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

20 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 40.71 mi (65.51 km).

Shrewsbury

#1 Shrewsbury

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population38,910
Coordinates42.2959300, -71.7128500
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.71292, 42.295917)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $7.00
Round trip
$14.00
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.00 $14.00
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.91 $15.83
Premium $4.80 $8.64 $17.28
Diesel $4.49 $8.08 $16.16

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 Shrewsbury and Lynn. The current time is 23:33:06.

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.