Trip from East Dennis, MA to Lynn, MA

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

90 mi

145 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

Downtown Lynn, MA, MA

Photo: Marius-Laurentiu Butan

Trip Overview

The drive from East Dennis, MA to Lynn, MA covers 90 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East West Dennis Road, US 6 West, Mid Cape Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.22 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

45 miles from East Dennis, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 90 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
East West Dennis Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East West Dennis Road Unavailable Refreshing
US 6 West Unavailable Refreshing
Mid Cape Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Sagamore Bridge Unavailable Refreshing
Pilgrim Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Pilgrims Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 93 North Unavailable Refreshing
John F Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East West Dennis Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on the route

187 ft · 14 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto East West Dennis Road

3.0 mi · 5 min · East West Dennis Road
3

Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

0.4 mi · 54 sec · US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
4

Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

22 mi · 30 min · Mid Cape Highway
5

Continue on Sagamore Bridge

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
6

Continue on Pilgrim Highway

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
7

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
8

Continue on I 93 North: Boston

8.4 mi · 11 min · I 93 North: Boston
9

Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
10

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

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
11

Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

276 ft · 9 sec · Fourth Street
12

Turn right onto Fourth Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Fourth Street
13

Continue on Fourth Street

105 ft · 5 sec · Fourth Street
14

Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street
15

Continue on Broadway

2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway
16

Continue on Broadway

157 ft · 5 sec · Broadway
17

Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle

52 ft · 2 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
18

Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle

236 ft · 8 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
19

Turn slight right onto Broadway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broadway
20

Continue on Salem Turnpike

1.7 mi · 2 min · Salem Turnpike
21

Continue on Western Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
22

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square

108 ft · 2 sec · Market Square
23

Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Market Square
24

Continue on South Common Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Common Street
25

Continue on City Hall Square

0.1 mi · 12 sec · City Hall Square
26

Continue on Central Avenue

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Central Avenue
27

Turn left onto Liberty Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Liberty Street
28

Turn left onto Essex Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Essex Street
29

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue
30

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 45 miles from East Dennis, MA, or about 59m 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 80 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45 miles or 59m 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 41m

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 East Dennis, 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 East Dennis, MA

This is one driving day of about 90 miles and 1h 59m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45 mi from East Dennis, MA · 59m into the drive

Downtown Brookhaven, NY, NY

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.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45 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

$12.22 one way

$24.45 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $13.64 $27.28
premium $4.15 $14.70 $29.41
diesel $3.75 $13.29 $26.57

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: 31.5 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27 0 $9.45 $4.32
Efficient EV 22.5 0 $7.87 $3.60
EV Truck/SUV 36 0 $12.60 $5.76

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (65% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 4 years ago

Origin

East Dennis, MA

Morning in East Dennis on Saturday

Local time

10:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Lynn, MA

Morning in Lynn on Saturday

Local time

10:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof 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

1h 59m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from East Dennis, MA to Lynn, MA covers 90 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East West Dennis Road, US 6 West, Mid Cape Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45 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 $12.22 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.

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