How far is South Peabody, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from South Peabody, MA to Lynn, MA is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.65 mi
00h 12m
Flight
2.98 mi
4.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.98 mi
Kilometers
4.79 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.65 mi
Kilometers
5.87 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Sat, Apr 18, 6:07 PM EDT
Return by in South Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 6:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Peabody
2026-04-18T17:55
Arrive Lynn
Sat, Apr 18, 6:07 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 South Peabody
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Swampscott
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From South Peabody
2.1 mi
00h 06m
To Lynn
1.6 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Peabody and Lynn.

  1. 1

    Start on Bay State Boulevard

    18 m · 4 sec · Bay State Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lynn Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lynn Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Broadway

    2424 ft · 50 sec · Broadway

  5. 5

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    2643 ft · 57 sec · Essex Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Peabody 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
250 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway
1.24 mi · 34%
Chestnut Street
1.15 mi · 32%
Lynn Street
1.07 mi · 29%
Essex Street
0.69 mi · 19%
Rogers Avenue
0.01 mi
Bay State Boulevard
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Chestnut Street

Continue on Chestnut Street

1.15 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 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swampscott
00h 06m from South Peabody
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving South Peabody and Mostly Cloudy near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Peabody to Lynn?

The road trip is about 3.7 miles (5.9 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 2.1 miles from South Peabody and 1.6 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 3 miles (4.8 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 South Peabody and Mostly Cloudy 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 10 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 10.1 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

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 South Peabody and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 2.98 mi (4.79 km).

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#1 South Peabody

A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population50,293
Coordinates42.5098200, -70.9494900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Bay State Boulevard (-70.949422, 42.509894)
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
0.49 L · about $0.51
Round trip
$1.01
0.26 gal · 0.98 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.3 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Peabody and Lynn. The current time is 17:55:13.

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.