Trip from Whitman, MA to Lynn, MA

Drive Time

53m

Distance

34.7 mi

56 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 49m ★

6 AM

0h 54m

8 AM

1h 2m

10 AM

0h 57m

12 PM

0h 56m

3 PM

0h 57m

5 PM

1h 2m

8 PM

0h 51m

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

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Whitman, MA

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Lynn, MA

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Trip Overview

Stretching 34.7 miles through the Northeast, this drive from Whitman to Lynn is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 53 minutes. Because of the manageable distance and duration, you can easily complete this as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel, making it a very economical excursion. The route transitions through the Massachusetts landscape using a combination of MA 3, the Pilgrims Highway, and Main Street. It is a practical connection between these two cities, perfect for travelers looking for a direct route rather than a multi-day journey.

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

17.4 miles from Whitman, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing highway travel with local road navigation. About 46% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a steady pace before you transition into more local settings. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch on MA 3, which spans 8.4 miles of the trip. The road personality shifts from the faster, more open feel of the Pilgrims Highway to the standard pace of local Main Street driving. Expect a functional experience behind the wheel that requires you to adapt your driving style as the road type changes.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MA 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 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 8.7 miles in near MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 34.7 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 8.7 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

8.7 mi into trip | ~14m in | MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway

Merge onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

24.5 mi into trip | ~36m 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

27.1 mi into trip | ~40m 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

29.9 mi into trip | ~45m in | MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle

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

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

34.5 mi into trip | ~53m in | Essex Street

Turn left onto Essex Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

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

Revere

24.5 mi in | ~36m | via US 1

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MA 3	8.4 mi	11m
Pilgrims Highway	4.2 mi	5m
Main Street	3.4 mi	5m
Broadway	3.2 mi	5m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway	3.2 mi	5m
Bedford Street	3 mi	4m
US 1	2.6 mi	3m
Washington Street	1.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: MA 3 — 8.4 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Central Street

46 ft · 7 sec · Central Street

Turn left onto MA 27

433 ft · 16 sec · South Avenue

Turn right onto Washington Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 18

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Washington Street

Continue on MA 18

3.0 mi · 4 min · Bedford Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 18

3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MA 18

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward MA 3 North: Boston

Merge onto MA 3

4.2 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 3

8.4 mi · 11 min · MA 3

Exit 43B Toward I 93 North: Boston Use the none lane.

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

275 ft · 8 sec

Toward Fourth Street Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Fourth Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Fourth Street

Continue on Fourth Street

104 ft · 5 sec · Fourth Street

Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

Continue on Broadway

2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 107

158 ft · 5 sec · Broadway

Merge onto MA 60; MA 107

52 ft · 1 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107

237 ft · 7 sec · Albert J Brown Circle

Turn slight right onto MA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Continue on MA 107

1.7 mi · 2 min · Salem Turnpike

Continue on MA 107

1.0 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

Use the straight / none lanes.

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

110 ft · 2 sec · Market Square

Continue on Market Square

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Market Square

Continue on South Common Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Common Street

Continue on City Hall Square

0.1 mi · 11 sec · City Hall Square

Continue on Central Avenue

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Central Avenue

Turn left onto Liberty Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Liberty Street

Turn left onto Essex Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Essex Street

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 2 sec · Rogers Avenue

Arrive at destination

Rogers Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a short trip with zero scheduled stops, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time based on your own schedule rather than strict travel windows. Keep in mind that with no planned stops, you should ensure your vehicle is fueled up before leaving Whitman to cover the $6 estimated cost comfortably. Monitor your speed as you transition off the 8.4-mile stretch of MA 3, as the road character changes significantly when moving into local street traffic. Taking advantage of this short duration allows you to reach Lynn quickly, leaving you plenty of time to accomplish your goals for the day upon arrival.

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 17.4 miles from Whitman, MA, or about 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.4 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 34.7 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.4 miles or 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynn, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Whitman, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Whitman, MA

This is one driving day of about 34.7 miles and 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Whitman, 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 MA 3 for about 8.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.4 mi from Whitman, MA · 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

17 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Whitman, 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

$5.52 one way

$11.05 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$6.01	$12.01
premium	$4.80	$6.56	$13.11
diesel	$5.64	$7.71	$15.42

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.4	$3.64	$1.67
Efficient EV	8.7	$3.04	$1.39
EV Truck/SUV	13.9	$4.86	$2.22

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 days ago

Origin

Whitman, MA

Evening in Whitman on Sunday

Local time

7:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lynn, MA

Evening in Lynn on Sunday

Local time

7:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

17 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.

Temperature spread

1 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

53m 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 Whitman, MA to Lynn, MA covers 34.7 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MA 3, Pilgrims Highway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Whitman, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.52 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.

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

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Trip from Whitman, MA to Lynn, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Lynn, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Whitman, MA

Lynn, MA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

53m on the road

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