Origin
Wilmington, MA
Late night in Wilmington on Friday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilmington, MA to Lynn, MA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilmington, MA
Phil Evenden
Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 14.9-mile drive from Wilmington, MA to Lynn, MA should take you about 26 minutes to complete. It's a perfect option for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be navigating local streets for the entire journey, as this route has a 0% highway share. Expect a fuel cost of around $2 for this trip. Since both the origin and destination are in the Northeast region of Massachusetts, you'll stay within familiar territory. This is a straightforward local drive, ideal for a quick transit or a short excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route. With no highway mileage, you'll be navigating through towns and neighborhoods for the entire 14.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.8 miles along Walnut Street. This means you'll be frequently adjusting your speed and direction, making it a more engaging experience than a simple highway cruise. Expect a varied driving environment as you make your way through different local roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walnut Street is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 14.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 5.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.5 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Enter roundabout toward I 95 North: Peabody
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 95 North: Peabody
5
5.5 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
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Walnut Street
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
13.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Federal Street
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wilmington, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Saugus and Lynnfield.
Saugus
8.1 mi in
|
~14m
Lynnfield
8.1 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Lowell Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Salem Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Common Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Kirtland Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Federal Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walnut Street
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on MA 38; MA 129
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto MA 129
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Lowell Street
3
Continue on MA 129
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Street
4
Enter roundabout
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 95 North: Peabody
5
Continue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 North: Peabody
6
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 61
Toward Walnut Street, Saugus, Lynnfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on MA 129
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Kirtland Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kirtland Street
11
Turn left onto Marion Street
363 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marion Street
12
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Federal Street
13
Continue on Federal Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Federal Street
14
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
264 ft
·
4 sec
·
Market Square
15
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Market Square
16
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Common Street
17
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
City Hall Square
18
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue
19
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Liberty Street
20
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
21
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.77 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Friday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Patchy Fog
SE 6 mph
19% 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
11 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
26m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wilmington, MA to Lynn, MA covers 14.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walnut Street, Lowell Street, Yankee Division Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Wilmington, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.5 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Wilmington, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Saugus and Lynnfield.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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