How far is Three Rivers, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Three Rivers, MA to Lynn, MA is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.12 mi
01h 41m
Flight
74.74 mi
120.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.74 mi
Kilometers
120.28 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.12 mi
Kilometers
140.2 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Oct 15, 2:34 PM EDT
Return by in Three Rivers
Thu, Oct 15, 4:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Three Rivers
2026-10-15T12:53
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Oct 15, 2:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Three Rivers
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Three Rivers
43.6 mi
00h 50m
To Lynn
43.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Three Rivers and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Three Rivers and Lynn.

  1. 1

    Start on Bourne Street

    65 m · 17 sec · Bourne Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto High Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on High Street

    673 ft · 14 sec · High Street

  5. 5

    Continue on High Street

    2089 ft · 46 sec · High Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ware Road

    551 ft · 11 sec · Ware Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Thorndike Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    72.5 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lynnway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway

  23. 23

    Turn left

    154 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Market Street

    1226 ft · 33 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1532 ft · 44 sec · Liberty Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Three Rivers and Lynn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
73.6 mi · 84%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 3%
Lynnway
1.69 mi · 2%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.55 mi · 2%
High Street
1.38 mi · 2%
Thorndike Street
1.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

72.5 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 50m from Three Rivers
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Three Rivers and Sunny near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Three Rivers to Lynn?

The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Three Rivers and 43.6 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Three Rivers and Sunny near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westborough, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westborough.

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Three Rivers and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 74.74 mi (120.28 km).

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#1 Three Rivers

Located in Hampden County at an elevation of approximately 325 feet, this village and census-designated place sits in the south-central portion of Massachusetts.

Population0
Coordinates42.1812000, -72.3606400
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Bourne Street (-72.360656, 42.181311)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.64 L · about $13.23
Round trip
$26.46
6.14 gal · 23.28 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $13.23 $26.46
Mid-grade $4.94 $15.16 $30.33
Premium $5.35 $16.43 $32.86
Diesel $6.33 $19.42 $38.85

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Three Rivers and Lynn. The current time is 12:53:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.