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Trip from West Barnstable, MA to Lynn, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

76 mi

122 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 39m

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

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human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

West Barnstable, MA

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city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Lynn, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Barnstable, MA to Lynn, MA covers 76 miles and takes about 1h 44m 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 $12.16 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.

Midpoint

38 miles from West Barnstable, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 76 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 76 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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 0.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.7 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

7
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
9
65.7 mi into trip | ~1h 26m 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
68.3 mi into trip | ~1h 30m 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
71.2 mi into trip | ~1h 35m 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
75.8 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | Essex Street

Turn left onto Essex Street

Navigation decision point

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 West Barnstable, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.

Revere

65.7 mi in | ~1h 26m | via US 1

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pilgrims Highway 42.3 mi 53m
Mid Cape Highway 10.3 mi 14m
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
Salem Turnpike 1.7 mi 2m
Western Avenue 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Pilgrims Highway — 42.3 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Barnstable, MA and Lynn, MA.

1

Start on MA 149

0.8 mi · 1 min · Meetinghouse Way
Use the left lane.
2

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI Use the left lane.
3

Merge onto US 6

10 mi · 14 min · Mid Cape Highway
4

Continue on US 6

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Sagamore Bridge
5

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
6

Continue on MA 3

42 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on MA 3

8.4 mi · 11 min · MA 3
Exit 43B Toward I 93 North: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

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.
10

Take the exit

275 ft · 8 sec
Toward Fourth Street Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn right onto Fourth Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Fourth Street
12

Continue on Fourth Street

104 ft · 5 sec · Fourth Street
13

Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street
14

Continue on Broadway

2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway
15

Continue on MA 107

158 ft · 5 sec · Broadway
16

Merge onto MA 60; MA 107

52 ft · 1 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
17

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107

237 ft · 7 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
18

Turn slight right onto MA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broadway
19

Continue on MA 107

1.7 mi · 2 min · Salem Turnpike
20

Continue on MA 107

1.0 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

110 ft · 2 sec · Market Square
22

Continue on Market Square

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Market Square
23

Continue on South Common Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Common Street
24

Continue on City Hall Square

0.1 mi · 11 sec · City Hall Square
25

Continue on Central Avenue

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Central Avenue
26

Turn left onto Liberty Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Liberty Street
27

Turn left onto Essex Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Essex Street
28

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 2 sec · Rogers Avenue
29

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 38 miles from West Barnstable, MA, or about 49m 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 17 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38 miles or 49m 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 25m

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 West Barnstable, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from West Barnstable, MA

This is one driving day of about 76 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from West Barnstable, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 38 mi from West Barnstable, MA · 49m into the drive

city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Quincy, MA

38 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

Plymouth, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Norwell, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38 miles from West Barnstable, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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.

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 65.5
View on nps.gov
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 55
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 76
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 60.3
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 ~34 min detour Free near mile 65.5
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 73.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.16 one way

$24.33 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $13.26 $26.53
premium $4.82 $14.43 $28.86
diesel $5.61 $16.78 $33.56

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

$12

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.8 0 $7.98 $3.65
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.65 $3.04
EV Truck/SUV 30.4 0 $10.64 $4.86

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

West Barnstable, MA

Afternoon in West Barnstable on Thursday

Local time

2:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lynn, MA

Afternoon in Lynn on Thursday

Local time

2:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

3 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

1h 44m 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 West Barnstable, MA to Lynn, MA covers 76 miles and takes about 1h 44m 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 38 miles from West Barnstable, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.16 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 76 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.7 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from West Barnstable, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.

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