Origin
City of Lynn, MA
Late night in City of Lynn on Wednesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Lynn, MA to Salem, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
11m
Distance
5.3 mi
9 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, MA
José Alcalá
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Lynn, MA to Salem, MA covers 5.3 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highland Avenue, Western Avenue, Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.4 miles on Highland Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.85 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
2.6 miles from City of Lynn, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 11m drive with frequent turns across 5.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highland Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Maple Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Maple Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.3 miles (MA 129 / Boston Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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Maple Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Maple Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.1 mi into trip
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Maple Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Maple Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
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MA 129 / Boston Street
Turn right onto MA 129 / Boston Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
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MA 129 / Washington Street
Turn left onto MA 129 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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MA 107 / Western Avenue
Turn left onto MA 107 / Western Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Western Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Avenue | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Dalton Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Boston Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gedney Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highland Avenue
— 2.4 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lynn, MA and Salem, MA.
1
Start on Forest Rock Avenue
130 ft
·
9 sec
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Forest Rock Avenue
2
Turn slight right onto Tupelo Avenue
43 ft
·
8 sec
·
Tupelo Avenue
3
Turn sharp right onto Maple Avenue
114 ft
·
8 sec
·
Maple Avenue
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Maple Avenue
206 ft
·
15 sec
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Maple Avenue
5
Continue on Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
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Main Avenue
6
Turn right onto MA 129
0.1 mi
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20 sec
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Boston Street
7
Turn left onto MA 129
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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Washington Street
8
Turn left onto MA 107
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Western Avenue
9
Continue on MA 107
2.4 mi
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3 min
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Highland Avenue
10
Turn right onto Dalton Parkway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Dalton Parkway
11
Continue on Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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Broad Street
12
Continue on Gedney Street
440 ft
·
19 sec
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Gedney Street
13
Arrive at destination
Gedney Street
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 2.6 miles from City of Lynn, MA, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.4 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 5.3 miles or 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 2.6 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salem, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Lynn, 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 City of Lynn, MA
This is one driving day of about 5.3 miles and 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Lynn, 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 Highland Avenue for about 2.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 2.6 mi from City of Lynn, MA · 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
3 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 5.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 2.6 miles from City of Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Salem, MA
The final approach into Salem, 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 Salem, 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
$0.85 one way
$1.70 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $0.92 | $1.85 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.01 | $2.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.25 |
| Efficient EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.46 | $0.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Salem, MA
Late night in Salem on Wednesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
3 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
11m 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 City of Lynn, MA to Salem, MA covers 5.3 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highland Avenue, Western Avenue, Broad Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.6 miles from City of Lynn, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.85 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 straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Maple Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.3 miles (MA 129 / Boston Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from City of Lynn, MA to Salem, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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