How far is Southborough, MA from Lynn, MA?
The driving distance from Southborough, MA to Lynn, MA is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southborough and Lynn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southborough and Lynn.
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Start on Main Street
104 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Boston Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Boston Road
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Turn sharp right onto Central Street
2961 ft · 1 min · Central Street
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Turn left onto Turnpike Road
1 km · 1 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
1880 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
24.1 mi · 31 min · 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 · 44 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 Southborough and Lynn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Southborough and Partly Sunny near Lynn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southborough to Lynn?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Southborough and 19 miles from Lynn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Southborough and Partly Sunny near Lynn.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watertown.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southborough and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 31.39 mi (50.51 km).
#1 Southborough
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 10,200 |
| Coordinates | 42.3056500, -71.5245100 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
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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