Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
91.7 mi
148 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Photo: David Kanigan
The drive from Lynn, MA to East Dennis, MA covers 91.7 miles and takes about 2h 6m 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 $12.46 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
45.8 miles from Lynn, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 91.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Common Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Salem Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Albert J Brown Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Revere Beach Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and East Dennis, MA.
Start on Rogers Avenue
Turn right onto Essex Street
Continue on North Common Street
Continue on Market Square
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Western Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue
Continue on Salem Turnpike
Continue on Broadway
Turn slight right onto Albert J Brown Circle
Turn slight right onto Broadway
Continue on Broadway
Turn right
Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
Continue on Tobin Bridge
Continue on Southeast Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MA 134 North: Dennis
Turn straight onto East West Dennis Road
Turn left onto Cranberry Highway
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.8 miles or 1h 3m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Dennis, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lynn, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 91.7 miles and 2h 6m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.8 mi from Lynn, MA · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 45.8 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into East Dennis, 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 East Dennis, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.46 one way
$24.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $13.90 | $27.80 |
| premium | $4.15 | $14.98 | $29.96 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $13.54 | $27.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.84 | $5.87 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Lynn on Saturday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in East Dennis on Saturday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
46 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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