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Trip from Lynn, MA to North Scituate, MA

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

56m

Distance

33.5 mi

54 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

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 North Scituate, MA, MA

North Scituate, MA

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from Lynn, MA to North Scituate, MA covers 33.5 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Tobin Bridge, Southeast Expressway, Chief Justice Cushing Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on Tobin Bridge. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.36 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

16.8 miles from Lynn, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 33.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tobin Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 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 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 18 significant decision points across 33.5 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 18 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
17.6 mi into trip | ~27m in | MA 3A

Take the exit onto MA 3A toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

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 12 Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
7
18.2 mi into trip | ~28m in | MA 3A / Hancock Street

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A / Hancock Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

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 North Scituate, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Quincy.

Boston

6.3 mi in | ~10m

Quincy

17.6 mi in | ~27m | via MA 3A

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tobin Bridge 5.8 mi 9m
Southeast Expressway 3.8 mi 5m
Chief Justice Cushing Highway 2.7 mi 4m
Newport Avenue Extension 2.3 mi 5m
Broadway 2 mi 3m
Justice Cushing Way 1.9 mi 2m
Bridge Street 1.7 mi 2m
Washington Street 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Tobin Bridge — 5.8 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and North Scituate, MA.

1

Start on Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 3 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 roundabout onto MA 107

278 ft · 4 sec · Western Avenue
6

Continue on MA 107

1.0 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on MA 107

1.7 mi · 2 min · Salem Turnpike
8

Continue on MA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broadway
9

Turn slight right onto MA 60; MA 107

328 ft · 11 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
10

Turn slight right onto MA 107

148 ft · 5 sec · Broadway
11

Continue on MA 107

1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway
12

Turn right

0.2 mi · 23 sec
13

Merge onto MA 16

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Revere Beach Parkway
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston Use the right lane.
15

Merge onto US 1

1.4 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on US 1

5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway
18

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 39 sec · MA 3A
Exit 12 Toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto MA 3A

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard
20

Take the exit onto MA 3A

0.3 mi · 32 sec · MA 3A
21

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hancock Street
Use the slight right lane.
22

Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension
Use the right lane.
23

Turn left onto Adams Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Adams Street
24

Turn straight onto Hancock Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hancock Street
25

Continue on Washington Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
26

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

220 ft · 3 sec · Washington Street
27

Continue on MA 3A

451 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street
28

Continue on MA 3A

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fore River Bridge
29

Continue on MA 3A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street
30

Continue on MA 3A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
31

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road
32

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Otis Street
33

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Summer Street
34

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

134 ft · 2 sec · Justice Cushing Way
35

Continue on MA 3A

1.9 mi · 2 min · Justice Cushing Way
Use the straight / right lanes.
36

Continue on MA 3A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
37

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 56 sec · King Street
38

Continue on MA 3A

1.9 mi · 3 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
39

Turn left onto Henry Turner Bailey Road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Henry Turner Bailey Road
Use the left lane.
40

Continue on Gannett Road

160 ft · 7 sec · Gannett Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
41

Turn right

102 ft · 7 sec
42

Arrive at 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 16.8 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.8 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 33.5 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 16.8 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Scituate, 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 33.5 miles and 56m.

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 Tobin Bridge for about 5.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.8 mi from Lynn, MA · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

17 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

Rocky Point, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Scituate, MA

The final approach into North Scituate, 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 North Scituate, 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.

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...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour $15 near mile 20.8
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
View on nps.gov
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.

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 11.6
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...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 25.4
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...

13 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 10.4
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 2.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.36 one way

$10.72 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $5.85 $11.69
premium $4.82 $6.36 $12.72
diesel $5.61 $7.40 $14.79

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

$5

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10 0 $3.52 $1.61
Efficient EV 8.4 0 $2.93 $1.34
EV Truck/SUV 13.4 0 $4.69 $2.14

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 5 days ago

Origin

Lynn, MA

Night in Lynn on Tuesday

Local time

11:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Scituate, MA

Night in North Scituate on Tuesday

Local time

11:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

17 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

3 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

56m 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 North Scituate, MA covers 33.5 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tobin Bridge, Southeast Expressway, Chief Justice Cushing Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 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 $5.36 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 18 significant decision points across 33.5 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.
Between Lynn, MA and North Scituate, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Quincy.

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