Origin
Lynn, MA
Evening in Lynn on Friday
Local time
7:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynn, MA to Cambridge, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Cambridge, MA
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Trip Overview
This short, 13.3-mile trip from Lynn, MA to Cambridge, MA is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 33 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily using local roads like Essex Street, North Common Street, and Market Square, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, making it an economical option. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for a quick transit rather than an extended road trip, offering flexibility for when you choose to depart and how you manage your time. Both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route from Lynn to Cambridge. With a 0% highway share, you'll be consistently engaged with city streets and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and pace. This means you’ll be navigating through various local neighborhoods and commercial areas, requiring your attention to traffic signals and road signage throughout the entire 13.3-mile journey.
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.
Essex Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lynn, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lynn, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Street | — | — |
| North Common Street | — | — |
| Market Square | — | — |
| Western Avenue | — | — |
| Salem Turnpike | — | — |
| Broadway | — | — |
| Albert J Brown Circle | — | — |
| Revere Beach Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Essex Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Cambridge, 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
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tobin Bridge
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto New Rutherford Avenue
95 ft
·
8 sec
·
New Rutherford Avenue
19
Continue on New Rutherford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
New Rutherford Avenue
20
Turn left onto Austin Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Austin Street
21
Continue on Charlestown Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Charlestown Avenue
22
Turn right onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Monsignor O'Brien Highway
23
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Cambridge Street
24
Turn right onto Line Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Line Street
25
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
459 ft
·
20 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Cambridge, MA
Evening in Cambridge on Friday
Local time
7:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
8 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
33m 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 Cambridge, MA covers 13.3 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Essex Street, North Common Street, Market Square. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 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 $2.13 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.
The drive from Lynn, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lynn, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lynn, MA to Cambridge, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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