Origin
Lynn, MA
Afternoon in Lynn on Friday
Local time
12:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynn, MA to Danvers Center, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynn, MA
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Danvers Center, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Lynn, MA to Danvers Center, MA covers 10.5 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lynnfield Street, I 95, Boston Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on Lynnfield Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 10.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lynnfield Street is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 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 4.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 10.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Portsmouth New...
8
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1 South: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 1 South: Boston
8
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: Danvers
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Danvers
8
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward MA 62: Danvers, Middleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 69
Toward MA 62: Danvers, Middleton
8
9.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 62 East: Danvers
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MA 62 East: Danvers
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lynn, MA and Danvers Center, MA, road signs point toward Waltham and Middleton.
Waltham
4.5 mi in
|
~8m
Middleton
9.5 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lynnfield Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| I 95 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Boston Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Newbury Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Forest Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Maple Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lynnfield Street
— 2.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Danvers Center, MA.
1
Start on Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
2
Turn right onto Essex Street
298 ft
·
11 sec
·
Essex Street
3
Turn right onto MA 129
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto MA 129
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Street
5
Turn left onto MA 129
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Broadway
6
Continue on MA 129
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Lynnfield Street
7
Enter roundabout
492 ft
·
16 sec
Toward US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
8
Continue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
369 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 1 South: Boston
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 1 North: Danvers
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 1 North: Danvers
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Turn straight onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Newbury Street
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
15
Merge onto I 95
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 69
Toward MA 62: Danvers, Middleton
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
331 ft
·
10 sec
Toward MA 62 East: Danvers
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto MA 62
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Maple Street
19
Turn right onto Forest Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Street
20
Arrive at destination
Forest Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.68 one way
$3.36 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.99 | $3.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Danvers Center, MA
Afternoon in Danvers Center on Friday
Local time
12:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
8 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
19m 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 Lynn, MA to Danvers Center, MA covers 10.5 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lynnfield Street, I 95, Boston Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 miles from Lynn, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.68 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 10.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lynn, MA and Danvers Center, MA, road signs point toward Waltham and Middleton.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. 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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