Origin
Bellingham, MA
Late night in Bellingham on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellingham, MA to Lynn, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
56.4 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellingham, MA
Italo Melo
Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
Bellingham to Lynn is 56.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via Yankee Division Highway, I-95, and I-495, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, traversing the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. Given the mixed driving profile, expect a blend of highway speeds and potentially some slower sections as you approach your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| I 95 | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| I 495 | 10.1 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 |
| Mechanic Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 14.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on MA 126; MA 140
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on MA 126; MA 140
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mechanic Street
3
Continue on MA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Central Street
4
Continue on MA 140
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Route 140
5
Continue on MA 140
371 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Central Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
7
Merge onto I 495
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 495
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33A
Toward I 95 North: Boston
9
Merge onto I 95
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 93; US 1
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Take the exit
275 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Fourth Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fourth Street
16
Continue on Fourth Street
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fourth Street
17
Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Hawthorn Street
18
Continue on Broadway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
19
Continue on MA 107
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
20
Merge onto MA 60; MA 107
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
21
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107
237 ft
·
7 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
22
Turn slight right onto MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
23
Continue on MA 107
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Turnpike
24
Continue on MA 107
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
25
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
26
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Market Square
27
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Common Street
28
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
City Hall Square
29
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue
30
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Liberty Street
31
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
32
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Bellingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 48.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
5
13 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 33A
Toward I 95 North: Boston
7
27.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North: Boston
9
46.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.03 one way
$18.05 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.84 | $19.69 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Late night in Lynn on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
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
1h 18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This journey offers a mixed drive experience, with 57% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Yankee Division Highway, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 14.7 miles. The drive will likely transition between faster highway travel on I-95 and I-495, and potentially more varied road conditions as you navigate local routes. Be prepared for changes in speed and traffic patterns throughout the 1 hour and 18 minute duration.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 2.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Bellingham, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.
Revere
46.1 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via US 1
About the Cities
Arriving in Lynn, MA
Full guide →Lynn is a city in Massachusetts north of Boston with a population of about 101,000 in 2020.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 56.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.12 in tolls one way, starting with Salem Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lynn, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lynn, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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