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Trip from Cotuit, MA to Lynn, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

77.6 mi

125 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Cotuit, MA, MA

Cotuit, MA

Italo Melo

city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Lynn, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cotuit, MA to Lynn, MA covers 77.6 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on School Street, Main Street, Falmouth Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.42 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

38.8 miles from Cotuit, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 77.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
School 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 Cotuit, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Cotuit, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
School Street
Main Street
Falmouth Road
Cotuit Road
Sandwich Cotuit Road
Forestdale Road
US 6 West
Mid Cape Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: School Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cotuit, MA and Lynn, MA.

1

Start on the route

210 ft · 17 sec · the route
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto School Street

417 ft · 15 sec · School Street
3

Turn left onto Main Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto Falmouth Road

328 ft · 9 sec · Falmouth Road
5

Turn right onto Cotuit Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Cotuit Road
6

Continue on Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
7

Turn right onto Cotuit Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Cotuit Road
8

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cotuit Road

85 ft · 5 sec · Cotuit Road
9

Exit the roundabout onto Cotuit Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cotuit Road
10

Continue on Sandwich Cotuit Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Sandwich Cotuit Road
11

Continue on Cotuit Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Cotuit Road
12

At the end of the road, turn right onto Forestdale Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Forestdale Road
13

Take the ramp left toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 6 West: Boston, Providence
14

Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

3.6 mi · 4 min · Mid Cape Highway
15

Continue on Sagamore Bridge

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
16

Continue on Pilgrim Highway

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
17

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
18

Continue on I 93 North: Boston

8.4 mi · 11 min · I 93 North: Boston
19

Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
20

Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
21

Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

276 ft · 9 sec · Fourth Street
22

Turn right onto Fourth Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Fourth Street
23

Continue on Fourth Street

105 ft · 5 sec · Fourth Street
24

Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street
25

Continue on Broadway

2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway
26

Continue on Broadway

157 ft · 5 sec · Broadway
27

Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

52 ft · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
28

Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

236 ft · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
29

Turn slight right onto Broadway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broadway
30

Continue on Salem Turnpike

1.7 mi · 2 min · Salem Turnpike
31

Continue on Western Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
32

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

108 ft · 2 sec · Market Square
33

Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Market Square
34

Continue on South Common Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Common Street
35

Continue on City Hall Square

0.1 mi · 12 sec · City Hall Square
36

Continue on Central Avenue

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Central Avenue
37

Turn left onto Liberty Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Liberty Street
38

Turn left onto Essex Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Essex Street
39

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue
40

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 38.8 miles from Cotuit, MA, or about 56m 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 17 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.8 miles or 56m 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 Cotuit, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cotuit, MA

This is one driving day of about 77.6 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Cotuit, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.8 mi from Cotuit, MA · 56m into the drive

city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Quincy, MA

39 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

Pocasset, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Quincy, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.8 miles from Cotuit, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.42 one way

$24.84 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $13.54 $27.09
premium $4.82 $14.73 $29.47
diesel $5.61 $17.13 $34.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.3 0 $8.15 $3.72
Efficient EV 19.4 0 $6.79 $3.10
EV Truck/SUV 31 0 $10.86 $4.97

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cotuit, MA

Evening in Cotuit on Wednesday

Local time

7:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Lynn, MA

Evening in Lynn on Wednesday

Local time

7:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

Road read

1h 52m 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 Cotuit, MA to Lynn, MA covers 77.6 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are School Street, Main Street, Falmouth Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.8 miles from Cotuit, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.42 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 Cotuit, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Cotuit, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cotuit, MA to Lynn, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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