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Trip from Barnstable, MA to Lynn, MA

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

81.5 mi

131 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lynn, MA, MA

Lynn, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Barnstable, MA to Lynn, MA covers 81.5 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, Mid Cape Highway, MA 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.97 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

40.7 miles from Barnstable, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 81.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pilgrims Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near MA 132 / Iyannough Road.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 81.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (MA 132 / Iyannough Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.3 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | MA 132 / Iyannough Road

Turn right onto MA 132 / Iyannough Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
9
71.3 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 19 Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
6
73.9 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward Fourth Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Fourth Street
5
76.7 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
81.3 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | Essex Street

Turn left onto Essex Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Barnstable, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.

Revere

71.3 mi in | ~1h 35m | via US 1

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pilgrims Highway 42.3 mi 53m
Mid Cape Highway 13.1 mi 17m
MA 3 8.4 mi 11m
Broadway 3.2 mi 5m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 3.2 mi 5m
US 1 2.6 mi 3m
Salem Turnpike 1.7 mi 2m
Iyannough Road 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Pilgrims Highway — 42.3 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barnstable, MA and Lynn, MA.

1

Start on Bow Lane

185 ft · 12 sec · Bow Lane
2

Turn left onto Hyannis Road

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Hyannis Road
3

Continue on Phinneys Lane

1.3 mi · 2 min · Phinneys Lane
Use the none lane.
4

Turn right onto MA 132

1.5 mi · 2 min · Iyannough Road
Use the right lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
6

Merge onto US 6

13 mi · 17 min · Mid Cape Highway
7

Continue on US 6

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Sagamore Bridge
8

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
9

Continue on MA 3

42 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
Use the none lane.
10

Continue on MA 3

8.4 mi · 11 min · MA 3
Exit 43B Toward I 93 North: Boston Use the none lane.
11

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 1
Exit 19 Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13

Take the exit

275 ft · 8 sec
Toward Fourth Street Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto Fourth Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Fourth Street
15

Continue on Fourth Street

104 ft · 5 sec · Fourth Street
16

Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street
17

Continue on Broadway

2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway
Use the none lane.
18

Continue on MA 107

158 ft · 5 sec · Broadway
19

Merge onto MA 60; MA 107

52 ft · 1 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
20

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107

237 ft · 7 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
21

Turn slight right onto MA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broadway
22

Continue on MA 107

1.7 mi · 2 min · Salem Turnpike
23

Continue on MA 107

1.0 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
Use the straight / none lanes.
24

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

110 ft · 2 sec · Market Square
25

Continue on Market Square

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Market Square
26

Continue on South Common Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Common Street
27

Continue on City Hall Square

0.1 mi · 11 sec · City Hall Square
28

Continue on Central Avenue

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Central Avenue
29

Turn left onto Liberty Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Liberty Street
30

Turn left onto Essex Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Essex Street
31

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 2 sec · Rogers Avenue
32

Arrive at destination

Rogers Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.7 miles from Barnstable, MA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40.7 miles or 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynn, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Barnstable, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Barnstable, MA

This is one driving day of about 81.5 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barnstable, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Pilgrims Highway for about 42.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.7 mi from Barnstable, MA · 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

41 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rocky Point, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Barnstable, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lynn, MA

The final approach into Lynn, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lynn, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $15 near mile 61.8
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 70.3
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

5 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 64.6
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 81.5
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 73.1
View on nps.gov
Cape Cod National Seashore

Cape Cod National Seashore

National Seashore

The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour $25
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.97 one way

$25.95 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $14.11 $28.22
premium $4.80 $15.40 $30.80
diesel $5.64 $18.11 $36.21

Estimated Tolls: $0.12

Salem Turnpike (1.7 mi) $0.12

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Stop & Shop - Tesla Supercharger

Hyannis, MA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Dunkin' Donuts - Tesla Supercharger

Sagamore Beach, MA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Starbucks - Tesla Supercharger

Plymouth, MA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Simon Cape Cod Mall (Hyannis, MA)

Hyannis, MA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

The Cove at Yarmouth

West Yarmouth, MA

RED_E

4 DCFC

Alltown Fresh Convenience Market (Plymouth, MA)

Plymouth, MA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

473 Station Ave

South Yarmouth, MA

SHELL_RECHARGE

2 DCFC

PCCJEEP PL-3-R

Barnstable, MA

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 Tesla: 3 Electrify America: 2 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 eVgo Network: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.5 0 $8.56 $3.91
Efficient EV 20.4 0 $7.13 $3.26
EV Truck/SUV 32.6 0 $11.41 $5.22

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Barnstable, MA

Evening in Barnstable on Sunday

Local time

7:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Lynn, MA

Evening in Lynn on Sunday

Local time

7:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

41 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Road read

1h 53m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Barnstable, MA to Lynn, MA covers 81.5 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, Mid Cape Highway, MA 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.7 miles from Barnstable, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.97 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 81.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (MA 132 / Iyannough Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.3 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Barnstable, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.

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