Trip from Lynn, MA to Hyannis, MA

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

82.2 mi

132 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

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

Downtown Lynn, MA, MA

Lynn, MA

Marius-Laurentiu Butan

Trip Overview

The drive from Lynn, MA to Hyannis, MA covers 82.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MA 3, Mid Cape Highway, Pilgrims Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on MA 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.08 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

41.1 miles from Lynn, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Lynn, MA to Hyannis, MA covers 82.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 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 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 82.2 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 14 key points

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

6
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

8
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
5
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 straight / slight right lanes.
8
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
6
78.1 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis

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

Exit 68 Toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Lynn, MA to Hyannis, 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 12.8 mi 17m
Pilgrims Highway 12 mi 15m
Southeast Expressway 8 mi 10m
Tobin Bridge 5.8 mi 9m
Iyannough Road 2.8 mi 5m
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 Hyannis, MA.

1

Start on Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue
2

Turn right onto Essex Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Essex Street
3

Continue on North Common Street

0.6 mi · 55 sec · North Common Street
4

Continue on Market Square

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Market Square
5

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Western Avenue

279 ft · 4 sec · Western Avenue
6

Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
7

Continue on Salem Turnpike

1.7 mi · 2 min · Salem Turnpike
8

Continue on Broadway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broadway
9

Turn slight right onto Albert J Brown Circle

328 ft · 11 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
10

Turn slight right onto Broadway

148 ft · 5 sec · Broadway
11

Continue on Broadway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway
12

Turn right

0.2 mi · 24 sec
13

Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Revere Beach Parkway
14

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

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
15

Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

1.4 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway
16

Continue on Tobin Bridge

5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge
17

Continue on Southeast Expressway

8.0 mi · 10 min · Southeast Expressway
18

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

31 mi · 39 min · MA 3 South: Cape Cod
19

Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
20

Continue on Pilgrim Highway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
21

Continue on Sagamore Bridge

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
22

Continue on Mid Cape Highway

13 mi · 17 min · Mid Cape Highway
23

Take the exit slight right toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis

0.2 mi · 29 sec · MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis
24

Keep slight left

305 ft · 9 sec
25

Keep slight right

0.1 mi · 17 sec
26

Turn straight onto Iyannough Road

2.8 mi · 5 min · Iyannough Road
27

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Rotary

230 ft · 4 sec · Airport Rotary
28

Exit the rotary onto Barnstable Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Barnstable Road
29

Turn right

167 ft · 12 sec
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 41.1 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 57m 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 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.1 miles or 57m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hyannis, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lynn, 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 Lynn, MA

This is one driving day of about 82.2 miles and 1h 54m.

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 41.1 mi from Lynn, MA · 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

41 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.

Rocky Point, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.1 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hyannis, MA

The final approach into Hyannis, 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 Hyannis, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 11.3
Park Closure: Great Hall of Faneuil Hall
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour $15 near mile 19.8
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

5 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 17
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 8.5
View on nps.gov
Cape Cod National Seashore

Cape Cod National Seashore

National Seashore

The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour $25 near mile 79.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.08 one way

$26.17 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $14.23 $28.46
premium $4.80 $15.53 $31.06
diesel $5.64 $18.26 $36.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.7 0 $8.63 $3.95
Efficient EV 20.6 0 $7.19 $3.29
EV Truck/SUV 32.9 0 $11.51 $5.26

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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

Late night in Lynn on Monday

Local time

5:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hyannis, MA

Late night in Hyannis on Monday

Local time

5:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

41 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

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 54m 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 Hyannis, MA covers 82.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m 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 41.1 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 $13.08 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 82.2 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.
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.
On the drive from Lynn, MA to Hyannis, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

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