Trip from Lynn, MA to East Dennis, MA

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

91.7 mi

148 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 58m ★

6 AM

2h 7m

8 AM

2h 25m

10 AM

2h 13m

12 PM

2h 11m

3 PM

2h 14m

5 PM

2h 24m

8 PM

2h 2m

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

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Lynn, MA

Marius-Laurentiu Butan

East Dennis, MA

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

Traveling from Lynn to East Dennis covers 91.7 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 6 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach the Cape without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to cover the journey across the Northeast. By utilizing MA 3 and the Mid Cape Highway, you maintain a steady pace toward your destination. It is a straightforward excursion that transitions you from the urbanized Northeast region directly into the coastal character of East Dennis.

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

45.8 miles from Lynn, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that balances high-speed transit with local navigation. With 46% of the journey spent on highways, you will encounter a mix of fast-moving traffic and slower segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on MA 3, covering 30.9 miles of the trip. As you progress along the Pilgrims Highway, the road's personality shifts from the structured flow of major arteries to the more varied pace of the Mid Cape Highway. This combination ensures you aren't stuck on a monotonous interstate for the entire duration.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MA 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near MA 107 / Western Avenue.

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 91.7 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 0.9 miles (MA 107 / Western Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles (US 1 / Northeast Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | MA 107 / Western Avenue

Enter roundabout onto MA 107 / Western Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6.3 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston

6.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 1 / Northeast Expressway

Merge onto US 1 / Northeast Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

21.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | MA 3

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3 toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7 Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

88.1 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward MA 134 North: Dennis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 78B Toward MA 134 North: Dennis

Towns Along This Route

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

Boston

6.3 mi in | ~10m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MA 3	30.9 mi	39m
Mid Cape Highway	22.8 mi	31m
Pilgrims Highway	12 mi	15m
Southeast Expressway	8 mi	10m
Tobin Bridge	5.8 mi	9m
East West Dennis Road	3.2 mi	6m
Broadway	2 mi	3m
Salem Turnpike	1.7 mi	2m

Longest stretch: MA 3 — 30.9 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

Turn right onto Essex Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Essex Street

Continue on North Common Street

0.6 mi · 55 sec · North Common Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on Market Square

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Market Square

Enter roundabout onto MA 107

278 ft · 4 sec · Western Avenue

Continue on MA 107

1.0 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MA 107

1.7 mi · 2 min · Salem Turnpike

Continue on MA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Turn slight right onto MA 60; MA 107

328 ft · 11 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

Turn slight right onto MA 107

148 ft · 5 sec · Broadway

Continue on MA 107

1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway

Use the none lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Merge onto MA 16

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Revere Beach Parkway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 1

1.4 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 1

5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

8.0 mi · 10 min · Southeast Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3

31 mi · 39 min · MA 3

Exit 7 Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3

12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

Continue on MA 3

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Pilgrim Highway

Continue on US 6

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Sagamore Bridge

Continue on US 6

23 mi · 31 min · Mid Cape Highway

Use the none / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Exit 78B Toward MA 134 North: Dennis

Turn straight onto MA 134

3.2 mi · 6 min · East West Dennis Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MA 6A

135 ft · 11 sec · Cranberry Highway

Turn left

49 ft · 3 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since the total duration is just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule to avoid peak traffic. You won't need to plan for scheduled stops given the manageable length of the drive, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer highway sections. Because the longest stretch is 30.9 miles, ensure your vehicle is ready for a solid hour of consistent highway driving. A helpful tip for this route is to monitor real-time traffic reports for MA 3, as congestion levels can fluctuate significantly depending on the time of day you choose to depart.

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 45.8 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 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 45.8 miles or 1h 3m 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 East Dennis, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lynn, 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 Lynn, MA

This is one driving day of about 91.7 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lynn, 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 MA 3 for about 30.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.8 mi from Lynn, MA · 1h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

46 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

Fall River, MA

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 45.8 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Dennis, MA

The final approach into East Dennis, 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 East Dennis, 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

$14.60 one way

$29.19 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$15.87	$31.75
premium	$4.80	$17.33	$34.65
diesel	$5.64	$20.37	$40.75

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

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 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	27.5	$9.63	$4.40
Efficient EV	22.9	$8.02	$3.67
EV Truck/SUV	36.7	$12.84	$5.87

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 3 days ago

Origin

Lynn, MA

Afternoon in Lynn on Sunday

Local time

4:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Dennis, MA

Afternoon in East Dennis on Sunday

Local time

4:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

46 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 6m 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 East Dennis, MA covers 91.7 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.8 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 $14.60 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 Lynn, MA to East Dennis, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

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Trip from Lynn, MA to East Dennis, 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 East Dennis, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lynn, MA

East Dennis, MA

Same local time

15 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 6m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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