How far is South Boston, MA from Lynn, MA?
The driving distance from South Boston, MA to Lynn, MA is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Boston and Lynn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Boston and Lynn.
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Start on Dorchester Street
129 m · 20 sec · Dorchester Street
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Turn left onto Bowen Street
159 m · 20 sec · Bowen Street
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Turn right onto F Street
1710 ft · 1 min · F Street
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Turn left onto West First Street
1650 ft · 39 sec · West First Street
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Turn right onto C Street
102 m · 17 sec · C Street
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Turn left onto New Cypher Street
740 ft · 30 sec · New Cypher Street
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Turn right onto Haul Road
1897 ft · 56 sec · Haul Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 East: Logan Airport
1731 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
863 ft · 16 sec · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel
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Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway
1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway
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Continue on McClellan Highway
1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway
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Continue on Lee Burbank Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway
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Take the exit slight right
112 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle
2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle
114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road
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Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road
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Continue on Lynnway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway
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Turn left
154 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Market Street
1226 ft · 33 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
1532 ft · 40 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street
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Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Boston and 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.
North Shore Road
Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road
2.63 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving South Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Lynn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Boston to Lynn?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Revere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from South Boston and 6.3 miles from Lynn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.75 one way or $3.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Lynn.
Stop Ideas Near Revere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Revere.
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Boston and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 10.53 mi (16.95 km).
#1 South Boston
This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
| Population | 571,281 |
| Coordinates | 42.3334300, -71.0494900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynn
The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.4667600, -70.9494900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
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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