Origin
Norfolk, MA
Morning in Norfolk on Friday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norfolk, MA to Lynn, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norfolk, MA
Renata Meneses
Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Norfolk, MA to Lynn, MA covers 41.8 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, West Street, Norfolk Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 41.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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 Norfolk, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Norfolk, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| West Street | — | — |
| Norfolk Street | — | — |
| Common Street | — | — |
| Old Post Road | — | — |
| General Edwards Highway | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| I 93 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on Union Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Union Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
13 ft
·
Main Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on West Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
6
Continue on Norfolk Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Norfolk Street
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn sharp right onto Common Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Common Street
9
Continue on Old Post Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Old Post Road
10
Turn left onto General Edwards Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
General Edwards Highway
11
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Boston
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 95 North: Boston
12
Merge slight left
6.0 mi
·
7 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 North: Boston
14
Continue on Yankee Division Highway
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
15
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
17
Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street
276 ft
·
9 sec
·
Fourth Street
18
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fourth Street
19
Continue on Fourth Street
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fourth Street
20
Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Hawthorn Street
21
Continue on Broadway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
22
Continue on Broadway
157 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
23
Merge slight left onto Albert J Brown Circle
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
24
Keep slight left to continue on Albert J Brown Circle
236 ft
·
8 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
25
Turn slight right onto Broadway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
26
Continue on Salem Turnpike
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Turnpike
27
Continue on Western Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Market Square
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
29
Exit the roundabout onto Market Square
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Market Square
30
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Common Street
31
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
City Hall Square
32
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue
33
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Liberty Street
34
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Essex Street
35
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
36
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from Norfolk, MA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Norfolk, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lynn, MA
The final approach into Lynn, 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
$6.69 one way
$13.38 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.94 | $15.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Lynn, MA
Morning in Lynn on Friday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
14 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
1h 1m 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 Norfolk, MA to Lynn, MA covers 41.8 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, West Street, Norfolk Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 miles from Norfolk, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.69 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 Norfolk, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Norfolk, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Norfolk, MA to Lynn, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. 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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