How far is Somerville, MA from Lynnfield, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Lynnfield, MA is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
14.49 mi
00h 24m
Flight
10.78 mi
17.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.78 mi
Kilometers
17.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.49 mi
Kilometers
23.32 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynnfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-23T03:50
Arrive Lynnfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somerville
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
Stoneham
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Somerville
7.3 mi
00h 12m
To Lynnfield
7.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Somerville and Lynnfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerville and Lynnfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2121 ft · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Medford Street

    134 m · 13 sec · Medford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto McGrath Highway

    3180 ft · 1 min · McGrath Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston

    63 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concord New Hampshire

    1509 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue

    2646 ft · 57 sec · Mystic Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord New Hampshire

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Peabody

    2762 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Lynnfield Center, Vernon Street, Wakefield

    1205 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Common Street

    147 m · 10 sec · South Common Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Common Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville and Lynnfield.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
7.46 mi · 51%
Yankee Division Highway
3.09 mi · 21%
Main Street
1.67 mi · 12%
McGrath Highway
0.6 mi · 4%
I 95 North
0.52 mi · 4%
Mystic Avenue
0.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

6.77 mi · 00h 08m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
10.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoneham
00h 12m from Somerville
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerville and Partly Sunny near Lynnfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerville to Lynnfield?

The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Stoneham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Somerville and 7.3 miles from Lynnfield.

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

The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerville and Partly Sunny near Lynnfield.

Stop Ideas Near Stoneham

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 Stoneham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 8.2 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 8.3 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 11.4 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 8.2 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 Stoneham.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

15 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Lynnfield. Straight-line distance: 10.78 mi (17.35 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Lynnfield

#2 Lynnfield

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States

Population13,040
Coordinates42.5389800, -71.0481100
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Lynnfield (-71.04811, 42.53898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.94 L · about $1.98
Round trip
$3.97
1.02 gal · 3.88 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.98 $3.97
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.24 $4.48
Premium $4.80 $2.45 $4.89
Diesel $4.49 $2.29 $4.58

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 Somerville and Lynnfield. The current time is 03:50:09.

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.