Origin
Lynn, MA
Night in Lynn on Wednesday
Local time
9:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynn, MA to Cotuit, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
78.5 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
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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Cotuit, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lynn, MA to Cotuit, MA covers 78.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Essex Street, North Common Street, Market Square for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.56 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
39.3 miles from Lynn, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 78.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lynn, MA to Cotuit, MA is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Cotuit, 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 Cotuit, 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
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tobin Bridge
17
Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
18
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
31 mi
·
39 min
·
MA 3 South: Cape Cod
19
Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
20
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
21
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
22
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
23
Take the exit slight right toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee
24
Keep slight right
154 ft
·
5 sec
25
Turn straight onto Forestdale Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Forestdale Road
26
Turn left onto Cotuit Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Cotuit Road
27
Continue on Sandwich Cotuit Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandwich Cotuit Road
28
Continue on Cotuit Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cotuit Road
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cotuit Road
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cotuit Road
30
Exit the roundabout onto Cotuit Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Cotuit Road
31
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
32
Continue on Cotuit Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Cotuit Road
33
Turn left onto Falmouth Road
361 ft
·
11 sec
·
Falmouth Road
34
Turn right onto Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
35
Turn right onto School Street
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
School Street
36
Turn left
210 ft
·
15 sec
37
Arrive at your 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 39.3 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 57m into the drive.
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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.3 miles or 57m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cotuit, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lynn, MA
This is one driving day of about 78.5 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Lynn, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.3 mi from Lynn, MA · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.3 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cotuit, MA
The final approach into Cotuit, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.56 one way
$25.13 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.70 | $27.40 |
| premium | $4.82 | $14.91 | $29.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.33 | $34.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.24 | $3.77 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.99 | $5.02 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Cotuit, MA
Night in Cotuit on Wednesday
Local time
9:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
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.
Road read
1h 54m 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 Cotuit, MA covers 78.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m 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 39.3 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 $12.56 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 Cotuit, MA is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Cotuit, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lynn, MA to Cotuit, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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