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Trip from Lynn, MA to Groveland, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

40m

Distance

24.6 mi

40 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Lynn, MA

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Downtown Groveland, MA, MA

Groveland, MA

Mathias Reding

Trip Overview

Lynn, MA to Groveland, MA is 24.6 miles and takes about 40 minutes via I 95 and East Main Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region, specifically traversing Massachusetts for its entirety. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for those looking for a quick connection between two points without extensive travel time. Consider this route for its efficiency if you're looking to minimize your time on the road while still getting to your destination comfortably.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

This drive offers a mixed experience, with 48% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on I 95, including one uninterrupted segment of 11.8 miles, which allows for consistent speed. As you transition off the interstate, the route incorporates local roads like East Main Street and Lynnfield Street, introducing more varied driving conditions. The shift from the faster pace of the highway to these more local arteries provides a change of scenery and pace as you approach Groveland.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 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 4.5 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 13 decision points packed into just 24.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

6
4.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Enter roundabout toward US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Wa...
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
7
5.3 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: Danvers

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward US 1 North: Danvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Lynn, MA to Groveland, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Waltham along the way.

Waltham

4.5 mi in | ~8m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 11.8 mi 13m
East Main Street 3.2 mi 6m
Lynnfield Street 2.7 mi 5m
School Street 1.6 mi 3m
Boston Street 0.7 mi 1m
Newbury Street 0.6 mi <1m
Washington Street 0.6 mi 1m
Salem Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 11.8 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Groveland, 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

12 mi · 13 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 78B Toward MA 133 West: Georgetown
17

Merge onto MA 133

3.2 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
18

Continue on MA 97

0.6 mi · 1 min · Salem Street
19

Continue on MA 97

1.6 mi · 3 min · School Street
20

Arrive at destination

MA 97

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.94 one way

$7.87 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $4.29 $8.59
premium $4.82 $4.67 $9.34
diesel $5.61 $5.43 $10.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.4 0 $2.58 $1.18
Efficient EV 6.2 0 $2.15 $0.98
EV Truck/SUV 9.8 0 $3.44 $1.57

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lynn, MA

Evening in Lynn on Friday

Local time

7:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Groveland, MA

Evening in Groveland on Friday

Local time

7:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

12 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

40m 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 Groveland, MA covers 24.6 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, East Main Street, Lynnfield Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.3 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 $3.94 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 13 decision points packed into just 24.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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.

On the drive from Lynn, MA to Groveland, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Waltham along the way.

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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