Origin
Norfolk, MA
Morning in Norfolk on Friday
Local time
9:20 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 4m
Distance
42.6 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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
Norfolk, MA to Lynn, MA is 42.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via Yankee Division Highway and I-95, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single day. Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between highways and local roads, so plan accordingly for varying speeds and traffic patterns. This route is a straightforward option for getting between these two points without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 42.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This 42.6-mile journey offers a mixed drive, with 32% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on the Yankee Division Highway and I-95, which provide quicker travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll cover is 14.7 miles on the Yankee Division Highway. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts; you'll transition from more open highway to potentially busier local roads as you approach your destination. Be prepared for this change in pace and traffic conditions, particularly as you get closer to Lynn.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 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 early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles (Common Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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Common Street
Turn sharp right onto Common Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North: Boston
9
32.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 19
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
6
34.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward Fourth Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Fourth Street
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 Norfolk, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.
Revere
32.3 mi in
|
~47m
|
via US 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| I 95 | 6 mi | 7m |
| Broadway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Common Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 14.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on MA 115
25 ft
·
0 sec
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Union Street
2
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
11 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
37 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 end of road, turn left onto MA 1A
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 US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
General Edwards Highway
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 North: Boston
12
Merge onto I 95
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 93; US 1
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Exit 19
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17
Take the exit
275 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Fourth Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fourth Street
19
Continue on Fourth Street
104 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 MA 107
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
23
Merge onto MA 60; MA 107
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
24
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107
237 ft
·
7 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
25
Turn slight right onto MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
26
Continue on MA 107
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Turnpike
27
Continue on MA 107
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
28
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
29
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi
·
13 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
·
11 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
·
31 sec
·
Liberty Street
34
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
35
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.3 mi from Norfolk, MA · 31m 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 42.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 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
$6.82 one way
$13.64 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.43 | $14.87 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 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 | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
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
9:20 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 4m 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 42.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, I 95, Broadway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.3 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 $6.82 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles (Common Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Norfolk, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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