Trip from East Dennis, MA to Lynn, MA

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

90.6 mi

146 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 57m ★

6 AM

2h 6m

8 AM

2h 24m

10 AM

2h 12m

12 PM

2h 10m

3 PM

2h 13m

5 PM

2h 23m

8 PM

2h 0m

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

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East Dennis, MA

David Kanigan

Lynn, MA

Marius-Laurentiu Butan

Trip Overview

Traveling from East Dennis to Lynn covers 90.6 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes. Since this is a straightforward trek across the Northeast, it works perfectly as a one-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily utilizes the Mid Cape Highway, Pilgrims Highway, and MA 3 to connect these two coastal Massachusetts locations. Because the drive is relatively short and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility if you need to adjust your schedule on the fly. It is a practical, no-nonsense path for commuters or weekend travelers looking to move between these regions.

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

45.3 miles from East Dennis, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mix of driving styles on this journey, as it transitions from the Mid Cape Highway into a more turn-heavy local experience. With only 18% of the route consisting of highway travel, you will spend most of your time navigating regional roads rather than cruising on open interstates. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 42.3 miles you spend on the Pilgrims Highway, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. The road's personality shifts significantly as you leave the Cape, requiring you to stay alert through the more technical, winding sections. Be prepared for a drive that demands your full attention as the environment changes from open highway to more localized traffic patterns.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pilgrims Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 80.3 miles in near US 1.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 90.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 80.3 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.8 miles (MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

80.3 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 19 Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

82.9 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward Fourth Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Fourth Street

85.8 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

90.4 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | Essex Street

Turn left onto Essex Street

Navigation decision point

90.5 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | Rogers Avenue

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from East Dennis, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.

Revere

80.3 mi in | ~1h 48m | via US 1

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pilgrims Highway	42.3 mi	53m
Mid Cape Highway	22.3 mi	30m
MA 3	8.4 mi	11m
Broadway	3.2 mi	5m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway	3.2 mi	5m
East West Dennis Road	3 mi	5m
US 1	2.6 mi	3m
Salem Turnpike	1.7 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pilgrims Highway — 42.3 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

186 ft · 13 sec · this road

Turn right onto MA 134

3.0 mi · 5 min · East West Dennis Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

Merge onto US 6

22 mi · 30 min · Mid Cape Highway

Continue on US 6

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Sagamore Bridge

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

Continue on MA 3

42 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 3

8.4 mi · 11 min · MA 3

Exit 43B Toward I 93 North: Boston Use the none lane.

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 1

Exit 19 Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

275 ft · 8 sec

Toward Fourth Street Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Fourth Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Fourth Street

Continue on Fourth Street

104 ft · 5 sec · Fourth Street

Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

Continue on Broadway

2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 107

158 ft · 5 sec · Broadway

Merge onto MA 60; MA 107

52 ft · 1 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107

237 ft · 7 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

Turn slight right onto MA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Continue on MA 107

1.7 mi · 2 min · Salem Turnpike

Continue on MA 107

1.0 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

Use the straight / none lanes.

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

110 ft · 2 sec · Market Square

Continue on Market Square

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Market Square

Continue on South Common Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Common Street

Continue on City Hall Square

0.1 mi · 11 sec · City Hall Square

Continue on Central Avenue

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Central Avenue

Turn left onto Liberty Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Liberty Street

Turn left onto Essex Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Essex Street

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 2 sec · Rogers Avenue

Arrive at destination

Rogers Avenue

Trip Plan

To ensure a smooth transition between East Dennis and Lynn, try to plan your departure during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the local portions of the route. Since the drive is only 2 hours and 5 minutes, you can easily complete it in one go without needing mandatory rest stops, though taking a break allows for more flexibility. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving, as the $14 estimate assumes steady driving conditions. Given the turn-heavy nature of the final stretch, prioritize your route navigation early so you aren't caught off guard by sudden changes in direction. Utilizing the 42.3-mile stretch on the Pilgrims Highway is your best opportunity to settle into a comfortable rhythm before navigating the more complex local roads.

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 45.3 miles from East Dennis, MA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynn, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving East Dennis, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 East Dennis, MA

This is one driving day of about 90.6 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Dennis, 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 Pilgrims Highway for about 42.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.3 mi from East Dennis, MA · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

45 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.3 miles from East Dennis, 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

$14.42 one way

$28.84 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$15.68	$31.37
premium	$4.80	$17.12	$34.24
diesel	$5.64	$20.13	$40.26

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

$14

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.2	$9.51	$4.35
Efficient EV	22.7	$7.93	$3.62
EV Truck/SUV	36.2	$12.68	$5.80

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 4 years ago

Origin

East Dennis, MA

Afternoon in East Dennis on Sunday

Local time

4:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lynn, MA

Afternoon in Lynn on Sunday

Local time

4:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

45 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

15 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

2h 5m 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 East Dennis, MA to Lynn, MA covers 90.6 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, Mid Cape Highway, MA 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.3 miles from East Dennis, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.42 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.

On the drive from East Dennis, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.

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Trip from East Dennis, MA to Lynn, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Lynn, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

East Dennis, MA

Lynn, MA

Same local time

15 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 5m on the road

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