Origin
North Andover, MA
Late night in North Andover on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Andover, MA to Lynn, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Andover, MA
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Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
North Andover, MA to Lynn, MA is 22.9 miles and takes about 40m via Main Street and Walnut Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a local drive entirely within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, ideal for a quick trip. Given its short distance and duration, it's perfect for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, so expect a less hurried pace compared to highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Walnut Street | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Haverhill Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Waverley Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| High Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Common Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 7.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Andover, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on this road
61 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Middlesex Street
142 ft
·
13 sec
·
Middlesex Street
3
Turn left onto Waverley Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Waverley Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on High Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Elm Street
149 ft
·
5 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto MA 28
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Franklin Street
8
Turn right onto Haverhill Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Haverhill Street
9
Enter roundabout
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 95 North: Peabody
10
Continue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 North: Peabody
11
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 61
Toward Walnut Street, Saugus, Lynnfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on MA 129
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Kirtland Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kirtland Street
16
Turn left onto Marion Street
363 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marion Street
17
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Federal Street
18
Continue on Federal Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Federal Street
19
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
264 ft
·
4 sec
·
Market Square
20
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Market Square
21
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Common Street
22
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
City Hall Square
23
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue
24
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Liberty Street
25
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
26
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Middlesex Street
Turn left onto Middlesex Street
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Waverley Road
Turn left onto Waverley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Elm Street
At end of road, turn right onto Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
16.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Walnut Street, Saugus, Lynnfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 61
Toward Walnut Street, Saugus, Lynnfield
6
21.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Federal Street
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.33 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 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 | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
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
Lynn, MA
Late night in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain
NE 1 to 9 mph
32% 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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll be covering 22.9 miles mostly on familiar streets like Main Street and Walnut Street, eventually connecting to the Yankee Division Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.4 miles on Main Street. This means frequent turns and varying speed limits are to be expected, offering a more engaging driving experience than a straight highway shot.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Middlesex Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Middlesex Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Waverley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (Elm Street): 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 North Andover, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Saugus and Lynnfield.
Saugus
16.1 mi in
|
~27m
Lynnfield
16.1 mi in
|
~27m
About the Cities
Starting 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 40m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lynn, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Middlesex Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Waverley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (Elm Street): 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 Lynn, 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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