Origin
Chatham, MA
Late night in Chatham on Monday
Local time
1:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chatham, MA to Lynn, MA
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
98.1 mi
158 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
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6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chatham, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Lynn, MA
Marius-Laurentiu Butan
Trip Overview
The drive from Chatham, MA to Lynn, MA covers 98.1 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Old Queen Anne Road, Queen Anne Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.61 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
49.1 miles from Chatham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 98.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Chatham, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chatham, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Queen Anne Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Queen Anne Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pleasant Lake Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mid Cape Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sagamore Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pilgrim Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatham, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on the route
72 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto Old Queen Anne Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Queen Anne Road
6
Continue on Old Queen Anne Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Queen Anne Road
7
Continue on Queen Anne Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Anne Road
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
Queen Anne Road
9
Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Queen Anne Road
10
Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Pleasant Lake Avenue
11
Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
12
Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
27 mi
·
36 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
13
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
14
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
15
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42 mi
·
53 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
16
Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
I 93 North: Boston
17
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
18
Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
19
Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street
276 ft
·
9 sec
·
Fourth Street
20
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fourth Street
21
Continue on Fourth Street
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fourth Street
22
Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Hawthorn Street
23
Continue on Broadway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
24
Continue on Broadway
157 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
25
Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
26
Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle
236 ft
·
8 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
27
Turn slight right onto Broadway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
28
Continue on Salem Turnpike
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Turnpike
29
Continue on Western Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
31
Exit the roundabout onto Market Square
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Market Square
32
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Common Street
33
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
City Hall Square
34
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue
35
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Liberty Street
36
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Essex Street
37
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
38
Arrive at your destination
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 49.1 miles from Chatham, MA, or about 58m into the drive.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.1 miles or 58m 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 35m
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 Chatham, 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 Chatham, MA
This is one driving day of about 98.1 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chatham, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.1 mi from Chatham, MA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.1 miles from Chatham, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.61 one way
$31.23 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.53 | $37.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.79 | $43.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.30 | $4.71 |
| Efficient EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.73 | $6.28 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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 Monday
Local time
1:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
49 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.
Temperature spread
2 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
1h 56m 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 Chatham, MA to Lynn, MA covers 98.1 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Old Queen Anne Road, Queen Anne Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.1 miles from Chatham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.61 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.
The drive from Chatham, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chatham, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chatham, MA to Lynn, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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