Origin
Lynn, MA
Late night in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynn, MA to North Andover, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynn, MA
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North Andover, MA
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Trip Overview
Lynn, MA to North Andover, MA is 22.6 miles and takes about 38m via Main Street and Walnut Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts, making it a straightforward local journey. Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns rather than long, open stretches. It's an ideal route for a quick trip or an add-on to a larger New England adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Walnut Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Haverhill Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Waverley Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| High Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Common Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 7.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and North Andover, MA.
1
Start on Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
2
Turn right onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
3
Continue on North Common Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Common Street
4
Continue on Market Square
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Market Square
5
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
109 ft
·
1 sec
·
Federal Street
6
Continue on Federal Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Federal Street
7
Enter roundabout onto Marion Street
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Marion Street
8
Continue on Marion Street
381 ft
·
6 sec
·
Marion Street
9
Turn right onto Kirtland Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Kirtland Street
10
Turn left onto Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Walnut Street
11
Continue on Walnut Street
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Walnut Street
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Waltham, Providence Rhode Island
13
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 58
Toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Wilmington
Use the slight right lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto Haverhill Street
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Haverhill Street
16
Continue on Haverhill Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Haverhill Street
17
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Franklin Street
18
Turn right onto MA 28
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto Elm Street
149 ft
·
8 sec
·
Elm Street
20
Turn left onto High Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
21
Continue on Waverley Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Waverley Road
22
Take the ramp onto Waverley Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Waverley Road
23
Turn right onto Middlesex Street
142 ft
·
8 sec
·
Middlesex Street
24
Turn right
61 ft
·
4 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 9.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Federal Street
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Marion Street
Enter roundabout onto Marion Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Wilmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 58
Toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Wilmington
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Haverhill Street
Enter roundabout onto Haverhill Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.62 one way
$7.23 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
North Andover, MA
Late night in North Andover on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
NE 1 to 6 mph
21% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with 0% highway share. You'll navigate through familiar streets, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 7.4 miles on Main Street. The route primarily follows local roads like Main Street and Walnut Street, transitioning onto the Yankee Division Highway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience, where frequent turns and changes in road character are the norm.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Federal Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Federal Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Marion Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.7 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lynn, MA and North Andover, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island and Wilmington.
Providence Rhode Island
6.4 mi in
|
~11m
Wilmington
9.5 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
Arriving in North Andover, MA
Full guide →Andover is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 37,000 (2020). It is situated at the crossroads of I-495 and I-93 in the heart of the Merrimack Valley. North Andover is a small town on the banks of the Merrimack River. It has a population of about 31,000 (2020) and is 25 miles north of Boston.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Federal Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Marion Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.7 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Lowell National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Andover, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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