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Trip from South Yarmouth, MA to Lynn, MA

Drive Time

2h

Distance

86.9 mi

140 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lynn, MA, MA

Lynn, MA

Marius-Laurentiu Butan

Trip Overview

The drive from South Yarmouth, MA to Lynn, MA covers 86.9 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, Mid Cape Highway, MA 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.83 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

43.4 miles from South Yarmouth, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 86.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pilgrims Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 76.6 miles in near US 1.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 86.9 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 76.6 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.1 miles (MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9
76.6 mi into trip | ~1h 42m 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
79.2 mi into trip | ~1h 46m 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
5
82.1 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
86.7 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | Essex Street

Turn left onto Essex Street

Navigation decision point

5
86.8 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | Rogers Avenue

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from South Yarmouth, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.

Revere

76.6 mi in | ~1h 42m | via US 1

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pilgrims Highway 42.3 mi 53m
Mid Cape Highway 19.5 mi 26m
MA 3 8.4 mi 11m
Broadway 3.2 mi 5m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 3.2 mi 5m
US 1 2.6 mi 3m
Station Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
Salem Turnpike 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Pilgrims Highway — 42.3 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Yarmouth, MA and Lynn, MA.

1

Start on MA 28

88 ft · 4 sec · Bridge Street
2

Turn right onto North Main Street

256 ft · 5 sec · North Main Street
3

Turn left onto Station Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Station Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
5

Merge onto US 6

19 mi · 26 min · Mid Cape Highway
6

Continue on US 6

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Sagamore Bridge
7

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
8

Continue on MA 3

42 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on MA 3

8.4 mi · 11 min · MA 3
Exit 43B Toward I 93 North: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

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.
12

Take the exit

275 ft · 8 sec
Toward Fourth Street Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto Fourth Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Fourth Street
14

Continue on Fourth Street

104 ft · 5 sec · Fourth Street
15

Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street
16

Continue on Broadway

2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway
17

Continue on MA 107

158 ft · 5 sec · Broadway
18

Merge onto MA 60; MA 107

52 ft · 1 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
19

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107

237 ft · 7 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
20

Turn slight right onto MA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broadway
21

Continue on MA 107

1.7 mi · 2 min · Salem Turnpike
22

Continue on MA 107

1.0 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

110 ft · 2 sec · Market Square
24

Continue on Market Square

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Market Square
25

Continue on South Common Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Common Street
26

Continue on City Hall Square

0.1 mi · 11 sec · City Hall Square
27

Continue on Central Avenue

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Central Avenue
28

Turn left onto Liberty Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Liberty Street
29

Turn left onto Essex Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Essex Street
30

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 2 sec · Rogers Avenue
31

Arrive at destination

Rogers Avenue

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 43.4 miles from South Yarmouth, MA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.4 miles or 58m 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 38m

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 South Yarmouth, 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 South Yarmouth, MA

This is one driving day of about 86.9 miles and 2h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Yarmouth, 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.
The longest stretch is on Pilgrims Highway for about 42.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.4 mi from South Yarmouth, MA · 58m into the drive

census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Selden, NY

43 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from South Yarmouth, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $15 near mile 65.9
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 77.9
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 86.9
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 71.9
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 77.9
View on nps.gov
Cape Cod National Seashore

Cape Cod National Seashore

National Seashore

The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour $25 near mile 3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.83 one way

$27.66 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $15.04 $30.09
premium $4.80 $16.42 $32.84
diesel $5.64 $19.31 $38.61

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

$14

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.1 0 $9.12 $4.17
Efficient EV 21.7 0 $7.60 $3.48
EV Truck/SUV 34.8 0 $12.17 $5.56

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 3 years ago

Origin

South Yarmouth, MA

Afternoon in South Yarmouth on Monday

Local time

4:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lynn, MA

Afternoon in Lynn on Monday

Local time

4:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

10 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

2h 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 South Yarmouth, MA to Lynn, MA covers 86.9 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, Mid Cape Highway, MA 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.4 miles from South Yarmouth, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.83 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 14 significant decision points across 86.9 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 76.6 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.1 miles (MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from South Yarmouth, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.

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