How far is Stow, MA from Lynn, MA?
The driving distance from Stow, MA to Lynn, MA is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stow and Lynn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stow and Lynn.
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Start on Crescent Street
46 m · 7 sec · Crescent Street
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Turn right onto Library Hill Road
78 m · 12 sec · Library Hill Road
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Turn left onto Great Road
2 mi · 4 min · Great Road
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Waltham Street
145 m · 16 sec · Waltham Street
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Turn left onto Powder Mill Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Powder Mill Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Concord Turnpike
2.8 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A East: Concord, Lincoln
579 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 2A East: Concord, Lincoln
1576 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Mary's Way
90 m · 16 sec · Mary's Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Lexington Road
1308 ft · 26 sec · Lexington Road
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Continue on North Great Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Great Road
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Continue on Massachusetts Avenue
2350 ft · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Continue on Marrett Road
1157 ft · 24 sec · Marrett Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
19 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight left
58 m · 4 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marrett Road
957 ft · 20 sec · Marrett Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
47 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
1785 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Stoneham
2200 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Main Street
607 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto North Street
1464 ft · 31 sec · North Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto North Avenue
2013 ft · 45 sec · North Avenue
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Turn left onto West Water Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Walnut Street
1904 ft · 34 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
3 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Kirtland Street
1277 ft · 37 sec · Kirtland Street
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Turn left onto Marion Street
111 m · 7 sec · Marion Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street
43 m · 3 sec · Federal Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street
1061 ft · 28 sec · Federal Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square
80 m · 4 sec · Market Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Market Square
838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square
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Continue on South Common Street
2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street
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Continue on City Hall Square
584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square
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Continue on Central Avenue
582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
1033 ft · 30 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 Stow 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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
9.43 mi · 00h 13m
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 Stow 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 Stow to Lynn?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Stow and 21.4 miles from Lynn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Stow and Partly Sunny near Lynn.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stow and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 28.43 mi (45.75 km).
#1 Stow
Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 7,178 |
| Coordinates | 42.4370400, -71.5056200 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.53 | $13.05 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.10 | $12.21 |
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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