How far is Winchester, MA from Lynn, MA?

The driving distance from Winchester, MA to Lynn, MA is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
17.42 mi
00h 30m
Flight
9.61 mi
15.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.61 mi
Kilometers
15.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.42 mi
Kilometers
28.04 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winchester
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Lynn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winchester
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
Malden
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Winchester
6.5 mi
00h 15m
To Lynn
11 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Vernon Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Mount Vernon Street

    895 ft · 20 sec · Mount Vernon Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mount Vernon Street

    1204 ft · 26 sec · Mount Vernon Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Border Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Border Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Circle

    80 m · 5 sec · Fellsway West

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Fellsway West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fellsway West

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Salem Street

    130 m · 7 sec · Salem Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    3092 ft · 56 sec · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Centre Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Centre Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Eastern Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lynn Street

    2222 ft · 45 sec · Lynn Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Salem Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Salem Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1913 ft · 40 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ballard Street

    1 km · 58 sec · Ballard Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Salem Turnpike

    673 ft · 19 sec · Salem Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

    33 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

    838 ft · 14 sec · Market Square

  22. 22

    Continue on South Common Street

    2676 ft · 49 sec · South Common Street

  23. 23

    Continue on City Hall Square

    584 ft · 12 sec · City Hall Square

  24. 24

    Continue on Central Avenue

    582 ft · 10 sec · Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1033 ft · 32 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 Winchester 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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
160.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Border Road
2.28 mi · 13%
Eastern Avenue
1.85 mi · 11%
Lincoln Avenue
1.59 mi · 9%
Western Avenue
1.05 mi · 6%
Fellsway West
0.92 mi · 5%
Centre Street
0.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Border Road

Continue on South Border Road

2.28 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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malden
00h 15m from Winchester
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Winchester 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 Winchester to Lynn?

The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Malden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Winchester and 11 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Winchester and Partly Sunny near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Malden

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 Malden and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5 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 5.1 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 9.6 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 5 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 Malden.

RAIL

North Station

7 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

8 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

9 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winchester and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 9.61 mi (15.47 km).

Winchester

#1 Winchester

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Population22,678
Coordinates42.4523200, -71.1370000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Lynn

#2 Lynn

The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population94,539
Coordinates42.4667600, -70.9494900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.136836, 42.452389)
End: Rogers Avenue (-70.949598, 42.466669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.33 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.24 gal · 4.66 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.41 $4.82
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.73 $5.45
Premium $4.80 $2.98 $5.95
Diesel $4.49 $2.78 $5.57

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 Winchester and Lynn. The current time is 00:23:45.

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.