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Trip from Lynn, MA to Eastham, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 24m

Distance

103.6 mi

167 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m

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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town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Eastham, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lynn, MA to Eastham, MA covers 103.6 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mid Cape Highway, MA 3, Pilgrims Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.8 miles on Mid Cape Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.58 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

51.8 miles from Lynn, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Lynn, MA to Eastham, MA covers 103.6 miles and takes about 2h 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mid Cape Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near MA 107 / Western Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 103.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (MA 107 / Western Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles (US 1 / Northeast Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 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 | MA 107 / Western Avenue

Enter roundabout onto MA 107 / Western Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

8
6.3 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
5
6.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 1 / Northeast Expressway

Merge onto US 1 / Northeast Expressway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | MA 3

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3 toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7 Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
6
101 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway toward Eastham, Provincetown

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Eastham, Provincetown

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 Eastham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

6.3 mi in | ~10m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mid Cape Highway 35.8 mi 50m
MA 3 30.9 mi 39m
Pilgrims Highway 12 mi 15m
Southeast Expressway 8 mi 10m
Tobin Bridge 5.8 mi 9m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 2.6 mi 5m
Broadway 2 mi 3m
Salem Turnpike 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Mid Cape Highway — 35.8 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Eastham, 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 MA 107

278 ft · 4 sec · Western Avenue
6

Continue on MA 107

1.0 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on MA 107

1.7 mi · 2 min · Salem Turnpike
8

Continue on MA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broadway
9

Turn slight right onto MA 60; MA 107

328 ft · 11 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
10

Turn slight right onto MA 107

148 ft · 5 sec · Broadway
11

Continue on MA 107

1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway
12

Turn right

0.2 mi · 23 sec
13

Merge onto MA 16

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Revere Beach Parkway
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston Use the right lane.
15

Merge onto US 1

1.4 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on US 1

5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

8.0 mi · 10 min · Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3

31 mi · 39 min · MA 3
Exit 7 Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod Use the slight left lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3

12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
20

Continue on MA 3

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Pilgrim Highway
21

Continue on US 6

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Sagamore Bridge
22

Continue on US 6

36 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway
Use the slight right lane.
23

Enter roundabout onto US 6

487 ft · 16 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Toward Eastham, Provincetown
24

Continue on US 6

2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Toward Eastham, Provincetown
25

Turn left onto Samoset Road

72 ft · 9 sec · Samoset Road
26

Turn left

66 ft · 4 sec
27

Arrive at 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 51.8 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.8 miles.

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 23 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.8 miles or 1h 11m 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 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eastham, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lynn, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 103.6 miles and 2h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Lynn, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Mid Cape Highway for about 35.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.8 mi from Lynn, MA · 1h 11m into the drive

city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Quincy, MA

52 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

Quincy, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plymouth, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.8 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Eastham, MA

The final approach into Eastham, 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 Eastham, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.58 one way

$33.16 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $18.08 $36.16
premium $4.82 $19.67 $39.34
diesel $5.61 $22.87 $45.75

Estimated Tolls: $0.12

Salem Turnpike (1.7 mi) $0.12

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.1 0 $10.88 $4.97
Efficient EV 25.9 0 $9.07 $4.14
EV Truck/SUV 41.4 0 $14.50 $6.63

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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

Evening in Lynn on Wednesday

Local time

8:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eastham, MA

Evening in Eastham on Wednesday

Local time

8:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

Temperature spread

4 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

2h 24m 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 Eastham, MA covers 103.6 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mid Cape Highway, MA 3, Pilgrims Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.8 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 $16.58 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 103.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (MA 107 / Western Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles (US 1 / Northeast Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lynn, MA to Eastham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

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