How far is Topsfield, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Topsfield, MA to Lynn, MA is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.81 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.81 mi
19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.81 mi
Kilometers
19 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.81 mi
Kilometers
23.84 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM EDT
Return by in Topsfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Topsfield
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Topsfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Peabody
MA

A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.

From Topsfield
7.5 mi
00h 13m
To Lynn
7.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Topsfield and Lynn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    90 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Street

    92 m · 16 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    105 m · 20 sec · Summer Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3234 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Boston Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Boston Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1 km · 1 min · Newbury Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Boston

    2183 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

    2970 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike

    59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway

    156 m · 9 sec · Broadway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 129 East: Lynn

    1490 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on MA 129 East: Lynn

    70 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Salem Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salem Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Condon Circle

    32 m · 4 sec · Lynnfield Street

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Lynnfield Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Lynnfield Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway

    2217 ft · 43 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    2643 ft · 57 sec · Essex Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Topsfield 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
155.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
3.74 mi · 25%
Lynnfield Street
2.71 mi · 18%
Newbury Street
2.07 mi · 14%
Boston Street
1.78 mi · 12%
Chestnut Street
1.15 mi · 8%
Essex Street
0.69 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

3.33 mi · 00h 04m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Peabody
00h 13m from Topsfield
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Topsfield 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 Topsfield to Lynn?

The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 7.5 miles from Topsfield and 7.3 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Topsfield 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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Peabody and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.9 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 13 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 4.8 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Peabody.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Topsfield and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 11.81 mi (19 km).

Topsfield

#1 Topsfield

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,660
Coordinates42.6375900, -70.9495000
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.949638, 42.6375)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $2.02
Round trip
$4.05
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.02 $4.05
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.29 $4.57
Premium $4.80 $2.50 $4.99
Diesel $4.49 $2.33 $4.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Topsfield and Lynn. The current time is 23:37:45.

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.