Origin
Lynn, MA
Evening in Lynn on Friday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynn, MA to Pigeon Cove, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynn, MA
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Pigeon Cove, MA
Muhammed Mahsum Tunç
Trip Overview
Lynn, MA to Pigeon Cove, MA is 27.5 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Yankee Division Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, local drive stays within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts. You'll navigate a series of local roads rather than major highways, making it a more intimate journey through familiar New England terrain. It’s a straightforward trip, perfect for when you want a quick change of scenery without committing to a full day of travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 27.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.4 miles along the Yankee Division Highway. Expect frequent turns and changes in speed as you make your way through towns and residential areas. The route feels like a familiar neighborhood cruise, with the character of the drive shifting subtly as you pass through different local communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Essex Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Essex Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (MA 107 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Essex Street
Turn right onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MA 107 / Bridge Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 107 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
MA 22 / Essex Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 22 / Essex Street
Navigation decision point
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport
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 Pigeon Cove, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Rockport along the way.
Rockport
9.9 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| Highland Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Western Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Essex Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Granite Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Eastern Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Rantoul Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 12.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Pigeon Cove, 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
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn right onto MA 107
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
5
Continue on MA 107
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Highland Avenue
6
Continue on MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Essex Street
Use the straight lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Washington Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto MA 107
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bridge Street
9
Continue on MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive
10
Continue on MA 107
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
11
Continue on MA 1A
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Cabot Street
12
Turn straight onto MA 1A
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Rantoul Street
13
Turn left onto MA 1A
124 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cabot Street
14
Turn right onto Colon Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Colon Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto MA 22
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Essex Street
16
Enter roundabout onto Old Essex Road
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Essex Road
17
Continue on Old Essex Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Old Essex Road
18
Take the ramp
160 ft
·
3 sec
Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport
19
Merge onto MA 128
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
20
Enter roundabout onto MA 128
372 ft
·
5 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
21
Continue on MA 128
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
22
Enter roundabout onto MA 128
0.1 mi
·
6 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
23
Continue on MA 128
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn left onto MA 127
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue
25
Continue on MA 127
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
26
Turn left onto MA 127
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
27
Continue on MA 127
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Granite Street
28
Turn left onto Story Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Story Street
29
Turn left onto Pigeon Hill Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Pigeon Hill Street
30
Continue on Pigeon Hill Street
385 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pigeon Hill Street
31
Arrive at destination
Pigeon Hill Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.40 one way
$8.80 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Pigeon Cove, MA
Evening in Pigeon Cove on Friday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
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
44m 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 Pigeon Cove, MA covers 27.5 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, Highland Avenue, Western Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 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 $4.40 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 straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Essex Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (MA 107 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Lynn, MA to Pigeon Cove, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Rockport 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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