How far is Westford, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Westford, MA to Lynn, MA is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
35.93 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.05 mi
41.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.05 mi
Kilometers
41.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.93 mi
Kilometers
57.82 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 9:57 PM EDT
Return by in Westford
Wed, Apr 22, 10:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westford
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Lynn
Wed, Apr 22, 9:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westford
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
Burlington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Westford
17.2 mi
00h 23m
To Lynn
18.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Westford and Lynn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Boston Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    1405 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector

    1197 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 South: Burlington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1528 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Stoneham

    2200 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    607 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto North Street

    1464 ft · 31 sec · North Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    2013 ft · 45 sec · North Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Water Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Water Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Walnut Street

    1904 ft · 34 sec · Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Walnut Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Kirtland Street

    1277 ft · 37 sec · Kirtland Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Marion Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Marion Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Federal Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street

    1061 ft · 28 sec · Federal Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square

    80 m · 4 sec · Market Square

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  24. 24

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  25. 25

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  26. 26

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 30 sec · Liberty Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    989 ft · 24 sec · Essex Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westford 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 South
10.5 mi · 29%
Yankee Division Highway
5.57 mi · 15%
I 495 North
5.37 mi · 15%
Walnut Street
3.39 mi · 9%
West Water Street
2.95 mi · 8%
I 95 North
1.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 3 South

Merge slight left

9.81 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 23m from Westford
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Westford and 18.8 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Westford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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 Burlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.8 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 11.8 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.7 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 Burlington.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westford and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 26.05 mi (41.93 km).

Westford

#1 Westford

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population25,276
Coordinates42.5792600, -71.4378400
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston Road (-71.437481, 42.579445)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.8 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.88
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.94 $9.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.58 $11.17
Premium $4.80 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $4.49 $5.70 $11.40

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 Westford and Lynn. The current time is 21:11:52.

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.