How far is Swampscott, MA from Lynn, MA?
The driving distance from Swampscott, MA to Lynn, MA is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
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.
A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swampscott and Lynn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swampscott and Lynn.
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Start on Hardy Road
65 m · 10 sec · Hardy Road
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Turn right onto Monument Avenue
114 m · 12 sec · Monument Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monument Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Monument Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Monument Avenue
136 m · 20 sec · Monument Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Humphrey Street
660 ft · 13 sec · Humphrey Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Humphrey Street
532 ft · 9 sec · Humphrey Street
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Continue on Ocean Street
550 ft · 14 sec · Ocean Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ocean Street
128 m · 9 sec · Ocean Street
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Continue on Lewis Street
1130 ft · 23 sec · Lewis Street
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Turn right onto Chatham Street
2490 ft · 59 sec · Chatham Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Essex Street
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Continue on 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 Swampscott 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.
Essex Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.7 mi · 00h 01m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Swampscott and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lynn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swampscott to Lynn?
The road trip is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
South Peabody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.1 miles from Swampscott and 1.1 miles from Lynn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.31 one way or $0.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Swampscott and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lynn.
Stop Ideas Near South Peabody
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Peabody.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
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Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swampscott and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 1.65 mi (2.66 km).
#1 Swampscott
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 15,462 |
| Coordinates | 42.4709300, -70.9175500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.31 | $0.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.35 | $0.70 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.38 | $0.77 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.36 | $0.72 |
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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