Origin
Rockport, MA
Evening in Rockport on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Rockport, MA to Lynn, MA
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
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6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockport, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Lynn, MA
Marius-Laurentiu Butan
Trip Overview
The drive from Rockport, MA to Lynn, MA covers 28 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway, Main Street, Eastern Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.46 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
14 miles from Rockport, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 28 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway 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 Rockport, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 43m 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 Rockport, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastern Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blackburn Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yankee Division Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grant Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 22 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Essex Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockport, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on Broadway Avenue
171 ft
·
13 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
2
Continue on Broadway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broadway
3
Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Eastern Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue
5
Turn right
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Blackburn Circle
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Blackburn Circle
7
Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grant Circle
308 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grant Circle
9
Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward MA 22: Essex, Beverly
469 ft
·
18 sec
·
MA 22: Essex, Beverly
11
Continue on Old Essex Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Old Essex Street
12
Turn right onto Essex Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Essex Street
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Essex Street
112 ft
·
3 sec
·
Essex Street
14
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Essex Street
15
Keep slight right to continue on Colon Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Colon Street
16
Keep slight left to continue on Colon Street
164 ft
·
11 sec
·
Colon Street
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rantoul Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Rantoul Street
18
Continue on Cabot Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cabot Street
19
Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
20
Continue on Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive
21
Continue on Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bridge Street
22
Turn left onto Washington Street
358 ft
·
19 sec
·
Washington Street
23
Turn right onto Federal Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Federal Street
24
Turn slight right onto North Street
36 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Street
25
Continue on North Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Street
26
Turn right onto Essex Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Essex Street
27
Continue on Highland Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Highland Avenue
28
Continue on Western Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Avenue
29
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
30
Turn right onto Essex Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Essex Street
31
Continue on Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Essex Street
32
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
33
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 14 miles from Rockport, MA, or about 21m 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 28 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynn, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rockport, 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 Rockport, MA
This is one driving day of about 28 miles and 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rockport, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14 mi from Rockport, MA · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14 miles from Rockport, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lynn, 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
$4.46 one way
$8.91 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| premium | $4.80 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
57°F
Brunswick, NY
14 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
43m 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 Rockport, MA to Lynn, MA covers 28 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway, Main Street, Eastern Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 miles from Rockport, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.46 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 Rockport, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 43m 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 Rockport, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rockport, MA to Lynn, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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