Origin
Chelsea, MA
Evening in Chelsea on Sunday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chelsea, MA to Lynn, MA
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
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6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chelsea, MA
Italo Melo
Lynn, MA
Marius-Laurentiu Butan
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Chelsea and Lynn, Massachusetts, this 7.5-mile trip is an incredibly efficient option. You can expect to spend about 13 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel budget of just $1, it is a highly economical way to navigate this corner of the Northeast. Since the entire journey is well under an hour, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. The route is straightforward and practical, serving as a reliable link between these two local hubs.
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
3.8 miles from Chelsea, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. You will primarily navigate via Broadway, the Salem Turnpike, and Western Avenue, with only 22% of your journey spent on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.2-mile segment on Broadway. Because this is a short, urban-style transit, the road feels more like a series of technical local connections than an open-road experience. Be prepared for frequent turns as you transition between these main arteries.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chester Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Chester Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hawthorn Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.7 miles (MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Chester Avenue
Turn right onto Chester Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hawthorn Street
At end of road, turn right onto Hawthorn Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
2.7 mi into trip
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~4m in
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MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
7.3 mi into trip
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~12m in
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Essex Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
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~13m in
|
Rogers Avenue
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Salem Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Western Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Common Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Essex Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Market Square | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| City Hall Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on Shawmut Street
212 ft
·
13 sec
·
Shawmut Street
2
Turn right onto Chester Avenue
526 ft
·
25 sec
·
Chester Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Hawthorn Street
403 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hawthorn Street
4
Continue on Broadway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on MA 107
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
6
Merge onto MA 60; MA 107
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
7
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107
237 ft
·
7 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
8
Turn slight right onto MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
9
Continue on MA 107
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Turnpike
10
Continue on MA 107
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
Use the straight / none lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
12
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Market Square
13
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Common Street
14
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
City Hall Square
15
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue
16
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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Liberty Street
17
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
18
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Trip Plan
Because this route covers such a short distance with zero mandatory stops, you have maximum flexibility in your departure time. You can easily fit this 13-minute trek into any part of your schedule without needing to plan for rest breaks or refueling stops. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, stay alert for directional changes when moving from Broadway onto the Salem Turnpike. Since the total fuel cost is estimated at just $1, you do not need to worry about scouting gas stations along the way. Use this efficiency to your advantage by focusing on your arrival in Lynn rather than the logistics of the transit itself.
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 3.8 miles from Chelsea, MA, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.2 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 7.5 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.8 miles or 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 11m
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 Chelsea, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Chelsea, MA
This is one driving day of about 7.5 miles and 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chelsea, 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 Broadway for about 3.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.8 mi from Chelsea, MA · 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 7.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.8 miles from Chelsea, 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
$1.19 one way
$2.39 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| premium | $4.80 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
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
$1
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Evening in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
4 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
1 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
13m 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 Chelsea, MA to Lynn, MA covers 7.5 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway, Salem Turnpike, Western Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.8 miles from Chelsea, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.19 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 7.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Chester Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hawthorn Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.7 miles (MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Chelsea, MA to Lynn, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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