Trip from Lynn, MA to New Bedford, MA

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

69 mi

111 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 26m ★

6 AM

1h 33m

8 AM

1h 47m

10 AM

1h 38m

12 PM

1h 36m

3 PM

1h 38m

5 PM

1h 46m

8 PM

1h 28m

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

New Bedford, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

Traveling from Lynn to New Bedford covers 69 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You will primarily navigate via the Southeast Expressway, MA 140, and the Amvets Highway as you transition through the Northeast region. With a fuel budget of approximately $11, this is an efficient and cost-effective journey that doesn't require an overnight stay. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, the route is straightforward enough to complete in a single morning or afternoon. Because the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about mid-trip lodging.

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

34.5 miles from Lynn, MA

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

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between varied road types throughout the 69-mile journey. Highways account for 44% of your total distance, providing a blend of high-speed travel and more controlled segments. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stint on the Amvets Highway, which stretches for 23.3 miles. As you move away from the urban density near Lynn and head toward the coast in New Bedford, the road feel shifts, requiring you to remain alert during the transitions between the expressway and local state routes. It is a functional drive that balances the convenience of major thoroughfares with the necessity of navigating regional infrastructure.

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

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 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 6.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 69 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 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

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

21.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | I 93; US 1

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1 toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode...

25.1 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River

49.1 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

65.2 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Take the exit toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4 Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

Towns Along This Route

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

Boston

6.3 mi in | ~10m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Amvets Highway	23.3 mi	26m
MA 140	15.9 mi	18m
Southeast Expressway	8 mi	10m
Tobin Bridge	5.8 mi	9m
I 93	3.4 mi	4m
Broadway	2 mi	3m
Purchase Street	1.8 mi	3m
Salem Turnpike	1.7 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 23.3 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and New Bedford, 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 right at fork onto I 93; US 1

3.4 mi · 4 min · I 93; US 1

Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Continue on MA 24

23 mi · 26 min · Amvets Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto MA 140

16 mi · 18 min · MA 140

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 4 Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

Turn left onto Nauset Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Nauset Street

Continue on Purchase Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

Continue on Pleasant Street

432 ft · 10 sec · Pleasant Street

Continue on Sixth Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Sixth Street

Turn left onto Market Street

237 ft · 15 sec · Market Street

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

172 ft · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

Arrive at destination

Pleasant Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a manageable 1 hour and 32-minute trip, your best bet is to check real-time traffic patterns on the Southeast Expressway before you head out to avoid peak congestion. Given that there are no scheduled stops in the route plan, you should ensure your tank is topped off, as the $11 fuel estimate is based on a direct run. Keeping your schedule flexible is a major advantage here, as you can easily adjust your departure time to avoid the heaviest regional commute hours. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to your navigation when transitioning onto MA 140, as the change in road character can be abrupt. Carry snacks or drinks in the car since you won't be making any formal stops along the way.

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 34.5 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 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 69 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.5 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Bedford, 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 69 miles and 1h 32m.

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 Amvets Highway for about 23.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.5 mi from Lynn, MA · 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

35 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Bedford, MA

The final approach into New Bedford, 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 New Bedford, 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

$10.98 one way

$21.97 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$11.94	$23.89
premium	$4.80	$13.04	$26.07
diesel	$5.64	$15.33	$30.66

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

$11

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.7	$7.24	$3.31
Efficient EV	17.3	$6.04	$2.76
EV Truck/SUV	27.6	$9.66	$4.42

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 3 days ago

Origin

Lynn, MA

Evening in Lynn on Sunday

Local time

7:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Bedford, MA

Evening in New Bedford on Sunday

Local time

7:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

35 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

23 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 32m 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 New Bedford, MA covers 69 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Amvets Highway, MA 140, Southeast Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.5 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 $10.98 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 New Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

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Trip from Lynn, MA to New Bedford, 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 New Bedford, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lynn, MA

New Bedford, MA

Same local time

23 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 32m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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