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Trip from Lynn, MA to Pinehurst, MA

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

Drive Time

31m

Distance

17.5 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m

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 Pinehurst, MA, MA

Pinehurst, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lynn, MA to Pinehurst, MA covers 17.5 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Yankee Division Highway, Walnut Street, Water Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.4 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 17.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 3.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Federal Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Federal Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Marion Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.8 miles (North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 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 | Federal Street

Enter roundabout onto Federal Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | Marion Street

Enter roundabout onto Marion Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
7.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | North Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto North Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
10.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway

Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.7 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward Winn Street, Woburn, Burlington

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 52 Toward Winn Street, Woburn, Burlington

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 Pinehurst, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Woburn and Burlington.

Providence Rhode Island

9.9 mi in | ~17m

Woburn

13.7 mi in | ~22m

Burlington

13.7 mi in | ~22m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Yankee Division Highway 3.4 mi 4m
Walnut Street 3.4 mi 5m
Water Street 2.9 mi 4m
Cambridge Street 1.9 mi 4m
Prospect Street 0.8 mi 1m
Center Street 0.8 mi 1m
Hopkins Street 0.7 mi 1m
North Common Street 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Yankee Division Highway — 3.4 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Pinehurst, 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 Federal Street

109 ft · 1 sec · Federal Street
6

Continue on Federal Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Federal Street
7

Enter roundabout onto Marion Street

135 ft · 2 sec · Marion Street
8

Continue on Marion Street

381 ft · 6 sec · Marion Street
9

Turn right onto Kirtland Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Kirtland Street
10

Turn left onto Walnut Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Walnut Street
11

Continue on Walnut Street

3.1 mi · 4 min · Walnut Street
12

Turn left onto MA 129

2.9 mi · 4 min · Water Street
13

At end of road, turn right onto North Avenue

0.4 mi · 43 sec · North Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto Prospect Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Prospect Street
Use the left lane.
15

Turn slight right onto Hopkins Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hopkins Street
16

Turn left onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Main Street
17

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 95 South: Waltham, Providence Rhode Island
18

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

3.4 mi · 4 min · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 52 Toward Winn Street, Woburn, Burlington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn right onto Winn Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Winn Street
21

Turn slight left onto Center Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Center Street
22

Continue on Center Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Center Street
23

Turn left onto Olympian Way

166 ft · 9 sec · Olympian Way
24

Turn right onto MA 3A

1.9 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street
25

Continue on MA 3A

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Boston Road
26

Arrive at destination

MA 3A

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.80 one way

$5.60 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $3.05 $6.11
premium $4.82 $3.32 $6.65
diesel $5.61 $3.86 $7.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.3 0 $1.84 $0.84
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.53 $0.70
EV Truck/SUV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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

Morning in Lynn on Friday

Local time

7:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pinehurst, MA

Morning in Pinehurst on Friday

Local time

7:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

10 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

31m 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 Pinehurst, MA covers 17.5 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, Walnut Street, Water Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.8 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 $2.80 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Federal Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Marion Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.8 miles (North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Between Lynn, MA and Pinehurst, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Woburn and Burlington.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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