Origin
Cochituate, MA
Morning in Cochituate on Saturday
Local time
11:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cochituate, MA to Lynn, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cochituate, MA
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Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cochituate, MA to Lynn, MA covers 31.6 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, North Shore Road, Lynnway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 31.6 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and North Shore Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 19.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and North Shore Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 31.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 27 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MA 27 / Main Street
Turn left onto MA 27 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfi...
7
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 East: Boston
5
2.2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cochituate, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Springfield and Boston.
Springfield
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
Boston
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 19.7 mi | 26m |
| North Shore Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Lynnway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Commonwealth Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| McClellan Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lee Burbank Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 19.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cochituate, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on this road
44 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
88 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn left onto MA 27
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto MA 30
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Commonwealth Road
5
Continue on MA 30
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cochituate Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 90
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 90
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ted Williams Tunnel
10
Continue on I 90
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto MA 1A
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Boston Expressway
12
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellan Highway
13
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Burbank Highway
14
Take the exit onto MA 1A
366 ft
·
11 sec
·
MA 1A
15
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
16
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
17
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
375 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Shore Road
18
Continue on MA 1A
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Shore Road
19
Continue on MA 1A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lynnway
20
Turn left onto MA 1A
504 ft
·
12 sec
·
MA 1A
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Market Street
22
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Liberty Street
23
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Essex Street
24
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
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Rogers Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Cochituate, MA · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Cochituate, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lynn, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lynn, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.06 one way
$10.11 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.18
Massachusetts Turnpike
(19.7 mi)
$1.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Lynn on Saturday
Local time
11:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 Cochituate, MA to Lynn, MA covers 31.6 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, North Shore Road, Lynnway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Cochituate, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.06 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 31.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 27 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cochituate, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Springfield and Boston.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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