Trip from Falmouth, MA to Lynn, MA

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

86.7 mi

139 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m

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

town in Massachusetts, United States

Falmouth, MA

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city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Lynn, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Falmouth, MA to Lynn, MA covers 86.7 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Elm Arch Way, Main Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.80 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

43.3 miles from Falmouth, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 86.7 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.
Elm Arch Way 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 Falmouth, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Falmouth, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Elm Arch Way Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
North Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Palmer Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
West Falmouth Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Hero's Circle Unavailable Refreshing
General MacArthur Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Bourne Rotary Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Elm Arch Way — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

95 ft · 10 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Elm Arch Way

184 ft · 16 sec · Elm Arch Way
3

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Main Street
4

Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Main Street
5

At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

0.1 mi · 9 sec · North Main Street
6

Continue on Palmer Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue
7

Continue on West Falmouth Highway

8.3 mi · 11 min · West Falmouth Highway
8

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Hero's Circle
9

Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

4.0 mi · 5 min · General MacArthur Boulevard
10

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

171 ft · 6 sec · Bourne Rotary
11

Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

3.5 mi · 6 min · Sandwich Road Connector
12

Turn right onto Adams Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Adams Street
13

Turn right onto Cranberry Highway

240 ft · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway
14

Take the ramp straight

0.2 mi · 21 sec
15

Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

0.4 mi · 47 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 43.3 miles from Falmouth, MA, or about 49m 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.3 miles or 49m 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 24m

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 Falmouth, 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 Falmouth, MA

This is one driving day of about 86.7 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Falmouth, 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 43.3 mi from Falmouth, MA · 49m into the drive

census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Selden, NY

43 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

Selden, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Selden, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.3 miles from Falmouth, 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

$13.80 one way

$27.60 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $15.01 $30.02
premium $4.80 $16.38 $32.76
diesel $5.64 $19.26 $38.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26 0 $9.10 $4.16
Efficient EV 21.7 0 $7.59 $3.47
EV Truck/SUV 34.7 0 $12.14 $5.55

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 4 years ago

Origin

Falmouth, MA

Evening in Falmouth on Monday

Local time

5:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lynn, MA

Evening in Lynn on Monday

Local time

5:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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.

Temperature spread

6 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 39m 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 Falmouth, MA to Lynn, MA covers 86.7 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elm Arch Way, Main Street, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.3 miles from Falmouth, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.80 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 Falmouth, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Falmouth, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Falmouth, MA to Lynn, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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