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
Photo: Marius-Laurentiu Butan
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 .
Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 81.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto MA 132 / Iyannough Road
Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward Fourth Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
On the drive from Barnstable, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.
Revere
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Barnstable, MA and Lynn, MA.
Start on Bow Lane
Turn left onto Hyannis Road
Continue on Phinneys Lane
Turn right onto MA 132
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on MA 3
Continue on MA 3
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Take the exit
Turn right onto Fourth Street
Continue on Fourth Street
Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
Continue on Broadway
Continue on MA 107
Merge onto MA 60; MA 107
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107
Turn slight right onto MA 107
Continue on MA 107
Continue on MA 107
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Continue on Market Square
Continue on South Common Street
Continue on City Hall Square
Continue on Central Avenue
Turn left onto Liberty Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Barnstable, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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.
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
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Barnstable, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$12.97 one way
$25.95 round trip
| 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
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.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Barnstable on Saturday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Lynn on Saturday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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