Origin
Somerville, MA
Morning in Somerville on Friday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerville, MA to Lynnfield, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerville, MA
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Lynnfield, MA
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Trip Overview
This short, 14.5-mile drive from Somerville, MA to Lynnfield, MA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 24 minutes. You'll primarily navigate I-93 and Main Street, with a significant portion on the Yankee Division Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $2, making it an economical option. Given the brief duration and modest distance, this route is ideal for a quick transit between two points within the Northeast region of Massachusetts. It offers a straightforward path without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this 14.5-mile route, with 47% of it on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 6.8 miles on I-93, offering a chance for consistent speed. As you transition off the interstate, you'll encounter Main Street, which will likely present a different driving experience with local traffic and potentially more varied speeds. The overall feel is a blend of efficient highway travel and more typical local road navigation.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 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 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 14.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concord New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concor...
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 93
Merge onto I 93
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Peabody
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28A
Toward I 95 North: Peabody
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Main Street, Lynnfield Center, Vernon Street, Wakefield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 59
Toward Main Street, Lynnfield Center, Vernon St...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Somerville, MA and Lynnfield, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Concord New Hampshire, Lynnfield Center and Wakefield.
Boston
1.1 mi in
|
~3m
Concord New Hampshire
1.2 mi in
|
~3m
Lynnfield Center
12.7 mi in
|
~19m
Wakefield
12.7 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| McGrath Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mystic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Common Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Medford Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 6.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerville, MA and Lynnfield, MA.
1
Start on this road
163 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
3
Continue on Medford Street
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
Medford Street
4
Turn left onto MA 28
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McGrath Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
206 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concord New Hampshire
7
Turn straight onto MA 38
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Mystic Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord New Hampshire
9
Merge onto I 93
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 28A
Toward I 95 North: Peabody
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 59
Toward Main Street, Lynnfield Center, Vernon Street, Wakefield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto South Common Street
482 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Common Street
15
Arrive at destination
South Common Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.32 one way
$4.64 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Lynnfield, MA
Morning in Lynnfield on Friday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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 Somerville, MA to Lynnfield, MA covers 14.5 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, Yankee Division Highway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Somerville, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.32 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 14.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Somerville, MA and Lynnfield, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Concord New Hampshire, Lynnfield Center and Wakefield.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. 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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